HS 3505.10 · TARIFF FREE

Modified Starch from Mercosur

South Africa imports over $36M of modified starch annually, predominantly from Thailand, USA and Netherlands. Argentina and Brazil produce the same certified grades at competitive prices, with zero import tariff and direct shipping to Durban.

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Market Context

The SA Modified Starch Market

SA Annual Import Market
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Comtrade 2024
LATAM Share of SA Imports
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significant room to grow
SA Import Tariff
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HS 3505.10 all origins
Why Mercosur

A Structural Supply Gap

Argentina and Brazil are among the world's largest corn processors, producing modified starch grades used across the global food industry. Yet SA manufacturers continue to source from distant origins at higher landed costs.

The zero tariff on HS 3505.10 means there is no duty barrier. The gap is purely one of market connections, and that is what JMR bridges.

We work with certified Mercosur producers holding FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, Halal and Kosher approvals, with direct export routes to Durban.

Available Grades
E1422Acetylated Distarch Adipate
E1442Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate
E1420Acetylated Starch
E1412Distarch Phosphate
NativeUnmodified corn and waxy corn starch
PregelatinisedCold-water soluble instant grades
Applications

End-Use Applications

Sauces and Gravies
Heat-stable thickening, freeze-thaw stability, retort processing
Dairy Products
Yoghurt texture, UHT cream stabilisation, processed cheese
Processed Meats
Water retention, texture binding in hams and emulsified products
Frozen Foods
Freeze-thaw stable coatings, ready meal sauces and gravies
Bakery
Moisture retention, shelf-life extension, cake and pastry fillings
Infant Formula
Texture modification and digestibility in infant nutrition products
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