Modified starch - tapioca Hs Code

Modified starch - tapioca harmonized system code

Product Overview Modified Starch - Tapioca, classified under HS Code 350510, is a chemically or physically altered starch derived from the cassava root (Manihot esculenta) to enhance its functional properties for industrial and commercial applications. This product exhibits improved viscosity, stability, and resistance to shear, heat, and acidic conditions compared to native tapioca starch. Typically supplied as a fine, white to off-white powder with moisture content not exceeding 14%, the starch undergoes modification methods such as cross-linking, acid thinning, or substitution to tailor its physicochemical characteristics. The HS Code 350510 encompasses a range of modified starches, with subcategories differentiated by source and modification type, where tapioca-based variants are distinguished by botanical origin and processing parameters. Commercially, Modified Tapioca Starch is extensively utilized in food processing as a thickening, stabilizing, and texturizing agent in sauces, soups, confectionery, and gluten-free products. Additionally, it serves critical roles in pharmaceuticals, paper manufacturing, and textile industries due to its film-forming and adhesive properties. Its competitive advantage lies in its natural origin, biodegradability, and compatibility with various formulations, positioning it as a preferred ingredient in both traditional and emerging markets. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The Harmonized System (HS) Code 350510 is organized as follows: Chapter 35 – “Albuminoidal Substances; Modified Starches; Glues; Enzymes”; Heading 3505 – “Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinised starch)”; Subheading 350510 – specifically designating “Modified starches.” This classification is justified by the product’s derivation from native starches subjected to physical, enzymatic, or chemical modification processes, which alter its intrinsic properties to meet industrial specifications. For international trade, Modified Tapioca Starch is commonly packaged in moisture-resistant multi-layered paper bags or woven polypropylene sacks, typically in net weights of 25 kg or 50 kg, ensuring protection from humidity and contamination during transit. Preservation standards mandate moisture content below 14% and compliance with ISO 9001 and Codex Alimentarius guidelines to guarantee product integrity and safety. Shipping conditions often require dry, ventilated containers with temperature controls to prevent caking and microbial growth. Adherence to WTO trade facilitation measures and alignment with the World Customs Organization’s HS nomenclature ensure smooth customs clearance and accurate tariff application, supporting efficient global supply chain operations for importers, exporters, and regulatory authorities.

Modified starch - tapioca Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Yeasts (heading 21.02); (b) Blood fractions (other than blood albumin not prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses), medicaments or other products of Chapter 30; (c) Enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning (heading 32.02); (d) Enzymatic soaking or washing preparations or other products of Chapter 34; (e) Hardened proteins (heading 39.13); or (f) Gelatin products of the printing industry (Chapter 49). 2.- For the purposes of heading 35.05, the term “dextrins” means starch degradation products with a reducing sugar content, expressed as dextrose on the dry substance, not exceeding 10 %. Such products with a reducing sugar content exceeding 10 % fall in heading 17.02.