Casein Bookbinding Glue from Germany
A traditional protein glue from casein used in bookbinding for spine adhesion and lay-flat properties in hardcover books. It qualifies for HTS 3501.90.20.00 as a casein glue, not covered by printing gelatin products in Chapter 49 per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide binding industry end-use letters to distinguish from general purpose glues and support classification
• Ensure no enzymatic pre-treatment additives to avoid overlap with excluded Chapter 34 products