3505.10.00.92 - Other 🖩

This classification covers dextrins and other modified starches that are not specifically derived from corn (maize) or potato starch. Modified starches are starches that have undergone physical or chemical processing to alter their properties, such as solubility, viscosity, or gelation characteristics. Examples include etherified, esterified, or oxidized starches, as well as pregelatinized starches not originating from the specified sources. These modifications are undertaken to enhance their performance in various industrial applications.

The distinction between this category and its siblings, 3505.10.00.40 (Derived from corn (maize) starch) and 3505.10.00.45 (Derived from potato starch), lies solely in the source of the base starch. If the modified starch originates from any other type of starch, such as tapioca, wheat, or rice starch, it would fall under this "Other" category. The classification hinges on identifying the primary botanical origin of the starch before modification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 3505.10.00.92 is determined by the absence of origin from corn or potato starch. Importers and exporters should ensure they have documentation or can otherwise verify the original starch source to correctly classify these products. The end-use of these modified starches, while varied (e.g., in papermaking, textiles, adhesives, food processing), does not serve as a primary distinguishing factor for this specific classification level.