Starch; potato

HS code 110813 covers the classification of potato starch, a vital ingredient in a wide range of food and industrial products. Potato starch is a key component in the global food and beverage industry, serving as a thickener, binder, and stabilizer in numerous applications. It also finds use in the textile, paper, and pharmaceutical sectors, highlighting its importance across diverse industries. As a versatile and renewable resource, potato starch plays a significant role in the broader economy, contributing to the production of a myriad of essential goods and materials.

The production of potato starch typically involves several key steps. First, potatoes are washed, peeled, and then grated or crushed to extract the starch-rich liquid. This liquid is then filtered and centrifuged to separate the starch from the other components. The extracted starch is then dried, either through a thermal or mechanical process, to produce the final powdered form of potato starch.

The primary input for the production of potato starch is, of course, potatoes. High-starch-content potato varieties are typically preferred for this purpose. In addition to the raw potatoes, the production process requires access to clean water, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for the various stages of extraction, separation, and drying. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also essential inputs for the thermal drying of the starch.

The primary output of HS code 110813 is potato starch, which is then consumed by a wide range of industries. 190110 Preparations for infant use, put up for retail sale and 190120 Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares of heading 1905 are two examples of industries that utilize potato starch as a key ingredient. Additionally, potato starch finds applications in the 300490 Medicaments, put up in measured doses, for retail sale and 480810 Corrugated paper and paperboard, whether or not perforated, in rolls or sheets industries, among others.