Potato Dextrin Adhesive for Envelope Sealing from Canada
Dextrin powder from potato starch used in remoistenable adhesives for envelopes and labels, precisely under HTS 3505.10.0015. It forms a tacky paste when wetted, providing strong bond without solvents. Qualifies as dextrin per chapter notes excluding high-sugar products.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Provide lab tests proving potato starch base and dextrin conversion to prevent downclassification errors
• Include safety data sheets for industrial adhesive use to meet DOT and customs chemical import rules
• Watch for bulk vs packaged imports; retail packs may trigger different marking requirements