Starch Dextrin Envelope Gum
A remoistenable gum adhesive based on dextrin and starches applied to envelope flaps for sealing. It qualifies as a glue based on dextrins or modified starches under the tariff item, but its use in stationery does not align with the specific pre-pasted wallpaper manufacturing requirement.
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 gum is not specifically for pre-pasted wallpaper manufacture
Other starch-based glues not meeting the specific use requirement are classified under this item.
If the gum is packaged for retail sale
Adhesives put up for retail sale may be classified under heading 35.06 per Section Note 2.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is classified as a starch-based glue, not a finished envelope product
• Provide the CBSA with the dextrin content and application method
• Verify if the gum is for retail sale, which may affect classification under heading 35.06
Related Products under Tariff item 3505.20.10
Starch-Based Wallpaper Paste
A ready-mix paste formulated from modified starches, specifically designed for hanging wallpaper in residential and commercial interiors. Its composition and application as a starch-based adhesive for wallcoverings align with the tariff item's scope for glues based on modified starches, though it is not the specific blend for pre-pasted wallpaper manufacture.
Starch-Based Woodworking Glue
A water-based adhesive formulated with dextrin and modified starches for bonding wood in carpentry and furniture making. It falls under the tariff item as a glue based on dextrins or modified starches, though its general woodworking use does not match the specific pre-pasted wallpaper application.
Starch Gum for Paper Bags
A starch-based gum used for side-seam gluing in paper grocery bag manufacturing. It is a glue based on modified starches, but its application in paper bag production does not match the tariff item's specific use for pre-pasted wallpaper manufacture.