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
26%
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
• 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