U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
3505.10.0040
$29.8M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
31 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-01 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of Hydroxyethy Starch (ModifiedStarch) from Japan.
NY 802949 November 1, 1994 CLA-2-35:S:N:N7:236 802949 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3505.10.0040 Ms. Mary Jo Muoio Vice President BARTHCO International, Inc. 900 West Street New York NY 10006 RE: The tariff classification of Hydroxyethy Starch (Modified Starch) from Japan. Dear Ms. Jo Muoio: In your letter dated October 6, 1994, on behalf of your client Ajinomoto USA, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The applicable subheading for the Hydroxyethy Starch will be 3505.10.0040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Dextrins and other modified straches:... Other: derived from corn starch. The rate of duty will be 1.1 cents per Kg. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport