HS code for starch in China: 3505100000
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HS code for starch in China

The HS code for starch in China is 3505100000 — Dextrins and other modified starches.

MFN duty 12% VAT 13% Temporary rate 6% Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 糊精及其他改性淀粉

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
3505100000 Dextrins and other modified starches 糊精及其他改性淀粉 12% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers starch. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
1108190010 Pea starch 20% 13% Open
1108190090 Other starches 20% 13% Open
1108110000 Wheat starch 20% 13% Open
1108120000 Maize(corn)starch 20% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “starch”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
3505100000 Dextrins and other modified starches 456 12% 13% Open
1108190000 62 — — Open
1108140000 Manioc(cassava)starch 50 10% 13% Open
3507909010 Other prepared enzymes not elsewhere specified or included 73 6% 3% Open
1108130000 Potato starch 41 15% 13% Open
Why 3505100000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 3505 — Cyclodextrin and other modified starches (such as pre gelatinized starch or esterified starch); Adhesive based on starch, dextrin or other modified starch , chapter 35 — Protein substances; Modified starch; Glue; enzyme .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “糊精及其他改性淀粉”, which contains the term used for starch in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 456 import records whose product descriptions match starch are declared under this heading family, i.e. 39% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for starch in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for starch is 3505100000 — Dextrins and other modified starches. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 12% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to starch?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover starch: 1108190010 (Pea starch); 1108190090 (Other starches); 1108110000 (Wheat starch). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for starch?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "starch", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 3505100000 — Dextrins and other modified starches, used in 456 records in our sample.

How is starch classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: starch falls under heading 3505 and statistical line 3505100000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “糊精及其他改性淀粉” (English: Dextrins and other modified starches). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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Product name: starch (淀粉). This page is generated from the Chinese customs tariff schedule and from a corpus of real import declarations, and is provided for reference only. Search related product names.