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Starch Gum for Paper Bags from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada

0%

Import Tips

• Confirm the gum is starch-based and not a synthetic adhesive

• Provide the CBSA with the product's composition and end-use in paper bag manufacturing

• Verify if the gum is for retail sale, which may shift classification to heading 35.06