Pregel Starch Box Sealing Glue
A high-tack pregelatinized starch adhesive for sealing cardboard boxes in e-commerce fulfillment. It is a glue based on modified starches and falls under tariff item 3505.20.90 as a starch-based glue for paperboard bonding.
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 adhesive is not starch-based
Box sealing adhesives not based on starch may be classified under heading 35.06.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the glue is starch-based and not a pressure-sensitive adhesive
• Provide CBSA with the starch modification process
• Verify if the product is for packaging, which may have specific labeling requirements
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