HS Code 110813
Potato Starch
HS code 110813 covers potato starch, an extracted carbohydrate used for its superior thickening properties in both food and technical applications.
HS Code 110813 — Potato Starch
Potato starch is extracted from the tubers of the potato plant. It is known for its high viscosity and neutrality, making it preferred for food items like noodles, wine gums, and snacks, as well as in the manufacture of high-quality adhesives and wallpaper paste.
What's included
- Native potato starch
- Potato starch powder
- Farina (when specified as potato starch)
What's excluded
- Potato flour → use
110510(Potato flour is the whole potato dehydrated and ground.) - Potato flakes → use
110520(Flakes are a different physical form of the whole potato.)
Common examples
- Potato starch for food thickening
- Technical grade potato starch
- Potato starch for noodle production
- Native potato starch for adhesives
Frequently asked questions
Why is potato starch classified separately from potato flour?
Because starch is a pure extracted carbohydrate, whereas flour contains the proteins and fibres of the whole potato.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 20%
- Documentation: Watch for specific quotas in the EU market.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Poland
- Top importers: United States, China, United Kingdom, South Korea
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Key takeaway
Highly functional starch with distinct culinary and industrial advantages over grain starches.
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