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U.S. imports of potato starch (HS 110813) totaled $13.0M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Potato Starch paid $1.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $11.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPotato starch, extracted from fresh potatoes by rasping and washing, is prized in food and industrial applications for its exceptionally large granule size, high viscosity, and neutral taste — properties that distinguish it from corn or wheat starch. Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands collectively dominate US imports, reflecting northern Europe's concentrated potato-processing industry built around high-starch potato varieties. The heading splits into human-consumption (1108130010) and NESOI (1108130090) lines, with food-grade shipments subject to FDA Prior Notice and facility registration. Viscosity grade and moisture content are the primary commercial specifications importers should confirm before shipment.
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Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands have purpose-built potato-starch processing industries using high-yielding starch potato varieties not widely grown commercially in the US. This geographic concentration means that a poor European potato harvest or logistics disruption can tighten US supply significantly. Importers relying on European sources for food-manufacturing continuity may want to maintain safety stock or qualify alternative suppliers in Canada or Poland.
The distinction rests on the product's specification and intended end use. Food-grade potato starch (1108130010) must meet food-safety standards and is subject to FDA admissibility review; industrial-grade (1108130090) is used in paper, textiles, or adhesives and is not. Importers should declare the correct line based on the actual end use and retain the supplier's specification sheet and any food-safety certificates to support the declaration.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $4.1M | $6K | -$4.1M |
| DENMARK | $3.1M | -- | -$3.1M |
| NETHERLANDS | $2.2M | -- | -$2.2M |
| POLAND | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| CANADA | $1.2M | $209K | -$1.0M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1108130010 | POTATO STARCH, FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION | $12.2M | 10.69% | $1.2M |
| 1108130090 | POTATO STARCH, NESOI | $795K | 11.96% | $26K |
POTATO STARCH, FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
POTATO STARCH, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1108130000 | STARCH, POTATO | $494K |
STARCH, POTATO
582.1K kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $2.6M | $40K | -$2.5M |
| Iowa | $2.2M | -- | -$2.2M |
| California | $2.1M | $17K | -$2.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $4.9M | $24K | -$4.9M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $2.4M | $6K | -$2.4M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |
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