3505.10.00.15/Modified Potato Starch for Battery Paste/Japan

Modified Potato Starch for Battery Paste from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• 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