HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1108.13 – Starch; potato
HS code 1108.13 is the 6-digit subheading for starch, potato. It is used for food-grade potato starch, industrial potato starch, modified potato starch, native potato starch and organic potato starch.
What HS 1108.13 covers
This HS code covers potato starch, a versatile carbohydrate extracted from potatoes, which is a significant commodity in the global food and industrial sectors. Potato starch is highly valued for its excellent thickening, gelling, and binding properties, making it a preferred ingredient in a wide array of applications. Major exporters are typically countries with robust potato farming and processing industries, such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland. Importers include food manufacturers (for confectionery, baked goods, sauces), pharmaceutical companies (as a binder or disintegrant), and various industrial sectors (for paper, textiles, adhesives) across North America, Asia, and other European nations. Trade often involves bulk shipments and adherence to specific quality standards, including food-grade or industrial-grade specifications. The market is influenced by potato harvests, technological advancements in processing, and evolving industrial demands, making it a dynamic ingredient in global supply chains.
- Covers
- Food-grade potato starch
- Industrial potato starch
- Modified potato starch
- Native potato starch
- Organic potato starch
- Pharmaceutical-grade potato starch
- Examples
- Avebe Solanic Potato Starch
- Roquette Potato Starch
- Emsland Group Potato Starch
- Cargill Potato Starch
Codes often confused with 1108.13
Common mistake. Often confused with 110814 (maize starch) or 110819 (other starches) due to similar applications, but distinct raw material and functional properties.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 110813, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 110813 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $315M 39% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $225M 28% of world exports
- 3 Poland $101M 12% of world exports
World total: $818M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $169M 14% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $99M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $87M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 1108.13
Brazil does not split HS 1108.13: its NCM code is 1108.13.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 11.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1108.13
What is HS code 110813?
HS code 110813 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Starch; potato. This HS code covers potato starch, a versatile carbohydrate extracted from potatoes, which is a significant commodity in the global food and industrial sectors. Potato starch is highly valued for its excellent thickening, gelling, and binding properties, making it a preferred ingredient in a wide array of applications. Major exporters are typically countries with robust potato farming and processing industries, such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland. Importers include food manufacturers (for confectionery, baked goods, sauces), pharmaceutical companies (as a binder or disintegrant), and various industrial sectors (for paper, textiles, adhesives) across North America, Asia, and other European nations. Trade often involves bulk shipments and adherence to specific quality standards, including food-grade or industrial-grade specifications. The market is influenced by potato harvests, technological advancements in processing, and evolving industrial demands, making it a dynamic ingredient in global supply chains.
What products fall under HS code 110813?
Food-grade potato starch, industrial potato starch, modified potato starch, native potato starch, organic potato starch, pharmaceutical-grade potato starch
What are common misclassifications for HS code 110813?
Often confused with 110814 (maize starch) or 110819 (other starches) due to similar applications, but distinct raw material and functional properties.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 110813?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 110813 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($315M, 39% of world exports), the Netherlands ($225M) and Poland ($101M). World exports came to about $818M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 110813?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 110813 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($169M, 14% of world imports), South Korea ($99M) and the United Kingdom ($87M). World imports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 110813 structured?
HS code 110813 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (11) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 110813?
In Brazil, HS code 110813 is NCM 1108.13.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.