Casein Binder for Plywood Glue from China
Soluble casein used as a key ingredient in water-resistant plywood adhesives, classified under HTS 3501.10.5000 for other casein types before glue formulation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Distinguish from finished casein glues (3501.90) with formulation invoices
• Comply with formaldehyde emission standards for wood product precursors
• Store in cool, dry conditions to maintain binding efficacy post-import