U.S. imports of Potato Starch (HS 110813) totaled $10.9M in August 2026, imported from 23 countries.
Importers of Potato Starch paid $961K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.80% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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475 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 1 of 6 in heading 1108
Subheading 110813 · $10.9M of $36.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$10.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$623KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $133.9M of Potato Starch and exported $6.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1108130010 | Potato Starch, For Human Consumption | $9.9M | 9.23% | 92.64% | $913K |
| 1108130090 | Potato Starch, NESOI | $1.0M | 4.66% | 44.32% | $48K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1108130000 | Starch, Potato | $623K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Denmark together supply 62% of it. Germany pays 10.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
11.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.80% of imports for consumption.