Wheat Dextrin Soluble Fiber
Wheat dextrin soluble fiber, a highly soluble modified starch marketed as a dietary fiber supplement base, has a low DE. It is a dextrin under Chapter 35, not a food preparation. Classified under 3505.10.90 as 'other' dextrins.
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 product is put up for retail sale as a food supplement
Food preparations are classified under Chapter 21.
If the product is pregelatinized starch
Pregelatinized starches are a separate subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not put up for retail sale as a food supplement, which could trigger Section Note 2
• Provide a DE certificate to confirm it is a dextrin
• Verify that the product is not classified as a food preparation under Chapter 21
Related Products under Tariff item 3505.10.90
British Gum Dextrin
British gum dextrin, a roasted potato starch product, is used in foundry adhesives and drilling fluids. It has a low dextrose equivalent, meeting the Chapter 35 definition of dextrin. Classified under 3505.10.90 as 'other' dextrins, not specifically named.
Canary Dextrin for Artists
Canary dextrin, a pale yellow fine powder used as a pastel fixative and in watercolor media, is derived from starch. It has a low reducing sugar content, qualifying as a dextrin under Chapter 35. Classified under 3505.10.90 as 'other' dextrins, excluding printing industry gelatins.
Cold-Water Soluble Potato Dextrin for Instant Foods
Cold-water soluble potato dextrin is a hydrolyzed starch product designed for instant soups and beverages, providing thickening without heat. With a low reducing sugar content, it qualifies as a dextrin under chapter note 2. It falls under tariff item 3505.10.90 as 'other' dextrins.
Corn-Based Dextrin Powder
Corn-based dextrin powder, from corn starch hydrolysis, has a low reducing sugar content (<10% DE) and is used in adhesives and paper sizing. It qualifies as a dextrin under Chapter 35. Classified under 3505.10.90 as 'other' dextrins.
Corn-Based Maltodextrin DE 5-10
Corn-based maltodextrin with a dextrose equivalent (DE) of 5-10, produced by partial hydrolysis of corn starch. With a reducing sugar content not exceeding 10%, it meets the definition of a dextrin under heading 35.05 and is not an etherified or esterified starch.
Corn Dextrin for Paper Sizing
Low-viscosity corn dextrin used in surface sizing of paper to improve print quality. It is a starch degradation product with a reducing sugar content not exceeding 10%, which classifies it as a dextrin under heading 35.05, and it is not an etherified or esterified starch or pregelatinized starch.