1108.13.00
Potato starch
HTS code 1108.13.00 covers potato starch, a product of the milling industry. This code should be used when importing potato starch, with a general duty of 0.56¢/kg or potentially free duty depending on the country of origin and any applicable trade agreements, as detailed in the chapter notes.

Detailed information for HTS Code 1108.13.00
This duty applies to products within Chapter 11, covering milling products, starches, and inulin. Specifically, code 1108.13.00 concerns potato starch, a starch derived from potatoes. This code has two subdivisions: 1108.13.00.10 for potato starch intended for human consumption, and 1108.13.00.90 for all other potato starch uses; choose the suffix based on the final intended use of the product. Duty rates are generally 0.56¢/kg, but may be free for goods originating from certain countries with which the U.S. has free trade agreements.
| Chapter | Chapter 11 - Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten |
| Section | Section II - Vegetable Products |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
0.56¢/kg
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The duty for potato starch (HTS code 1108.13.00) is generally 0.56¢/kg, reported in kilograms. Special rates of duty are Free for imports originating from Australia, Chile, European Union, Israel, Peru, Panama, Philippines, and Singapore, provided they qualify under eligible FTA or preference programs. This special rate applies to both subdivisions: 1108.13.00.10 (For human consumption) and 1108.13.00.90 (Other). Additional U.S. Notes specify that mixtures of products under headings 1101-1104 are dutiable at 12.8% (general) or Free (special - AU, CL, E, IL, P, SG), or 20% depending on the mixture.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 5.5¢/kg
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Code subdivisions
1108.13.00.10
Starches; inulin: > Starches: > Potato starch > For human consumption
1108.13.00.90
Starches; inulin: > Starches: > Potato starch > Other
Chapter & section notes
Chapter notes
Section notes
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November 15, 2025
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