Dextrin Matchstick Glue
A dextrin adhesive specifically for attaching match heads to sticks in matchbook production. It is a glue based on dextrins, which are modified starches, and is classified under tariff item 3505.20.90 as a starch-based glue.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8% | — | 8% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is dextrin itself, not a glue
Dextrins in their primary form are classified under heading 35.05, but as a glue, it falls under the subheading for glues.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the glue is not classified as a product of Chapter 34, such as an enzymatic preparation
• Provide CBSA with the exact starch derivative used
• Verify that the glue is not put up in measured doses for retail sale, which could trigger Section Note 2
Related Products under Tariff item 3505.20.90
Dextrin Bookbinding Glue
A dextrin-based adhesive formulated for bookbinding applications, used to bond spines, covers, and endpapers in printing operations. It qualifies under tariff item 3505.20.90 as a glue based on dextrins, which are modified starches, and is not specifically excluded by the chapter notes.
Dextrin Label Adhesive
A water-activated dextrin glue used for wet-label application on bottles and jars in beverage packaging. It is a glue based on dextrins, a type of modified starch, and falls under tariff item 3505.20.90 as it is not a blend of potato starch and synthetic polymer.
Dextrin Particle Board Binder
A dextrin-based glue used for binding wood particles in particleboard production for furniture. It is a glue based on modified starches, specifically dextrins, and falls under tariff item 3505.20.90 as it is not a blend of potato starch and synthetic polymer.
Esterified Starch Textile Sizing Glue
A sizing agent glue made from esterified starches for warp threads in weaving. It is a glue based on modified starches, specifically esterified starches, and is classified under tariff item 3505.20.90 as a starch-based glue.
Modified Starch Cork Tile Adhesive
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Modified Starch Plywood Glue
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