Casein Label Adhesive from China
An industrial casein-based glue designed for high-speed labeling machines in bottling lines, offering quick tack and water resistance. Classified under HTS 3501.90.20.00 because it is a true casein glue, excluding synthetic or starch additives that would alter its heading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA compliance certification if for food-contact labeling to meet U.S. import standards for casein adhesives
• Declare exact casein percentage and absence of Chapter 30 medicaments to prevent exclusion under chapter notes