Casein Bookbinding Glue from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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