Modified Potato Starch for Battery Paste

Pregelatinized potato dextrin used in lead-acid battery plate pastes as a binder, under HTS 3505.10.0015. Enhances paste adhesion during manufacturing. Industrial grade modified starch.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If chemically complex chemical prep

Battery-specific chemical mixtures may classify as preparations in 3824.

8507.90Lower: 13.4% vs 17.5%

If imported as complete battery paste assembly

Parts of batteries follow Chapter 85 electric machinery.

3505.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If derived from other starches like pea

Non-specified starch sources use 3505.10.0040.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide end-use statements for industrial applications to support classification

• Hazardous material declarations if dusty; follow IMDG for ocean shipping

• Avoid classifying as battery parts under 8507; remains starch

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