Modified Potato Starch for Battery Paste
Modified potato starch for battery paste is a pregelatinized potato dextrin used as a binder in lead-acid battery plates. Although it is a modified starch from potato, it is not cationic and is not used in paper manufacturing, so it does not qualify for tariff item 3505.10.11.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the starch is pregelatinized
Pregelatinized starches are specifically classified under this sibling item.
If the starch is modified but not etherified or esterified
Residual item for other modified starches.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the starch is cationic and for paper manufacturing; battery applications do not qualify
• If pregelatinized, classify under 3505.10.20
• Provide technical data to the CBSA for classification
Related Products under Tariff item 3505.10.11
Potato Dextrin Adhesive for Envelope Sealing
Potato dextrin adhesive for envelope sealing is a dextrin powder from potato starch used in remoistenable adhesives. As a dextrin derived from potato, it falls under heading 35.05, but it is not cationic and is not used in paper manufacturing, so it does not meet the scope of tariff item 3505.10.11.
Potato Dextrin for Foundry Core Binders
Potato dextrin for foundry core binders is a potato-derived dextrin used as a binder in sand cores for metal casting. Although it is a dextrin from potato, it is not cationic and is not used in paper manufacturing, so it does not qualify for tariff item 3505.10.11.
Potato Dextrin Powder for Paper Sizing
Potato dextrin powder for paper sizing is a fine powder derived from potato starch through hydrolysis, used as a sizing agent to improve surface strength. Although it is a potato-derived dextrin used in paper, it is not cationic, so it does not meet the specific scope of tariff item 3505.10.11.
Potato Dextrin Wallcovering Adhesive Base
Potato dextrin wallcovering adhesive base is a dextrin powder from potatoes mixed on-site for wallpaper paste. As a potato-derived dextrin, it falls under heading 35.05, but it is not cationic and is not used in paper manufacturing, so it does not qualify for tariff item 3505.10.11.
Potato Modified Starch for Paper Coating
Potato modified starch for paper coating is a surface sizing starch from potatoes for glossy paper coatings. Although it is a potato-derived modified starch used in paper, it is not cationic, so it does not meet the specific scope of tariff item 3505.10.11.