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3505.10.00.15/Potato Modified Starch for Paper Coating/Japan

Potato Modified Starch for Paper Coating from Japan

Surface sizing starch from potatoes for glossy paper coatings, HTS 3505.10.0015. Improves ink holdout and smoothness. Not a printing gelatin product.

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

• Confirm non-printing use to stay out of Chapter 49 exclusion

• Brightness/whiteness specs for paper grade verification

• Bulk tanker import needs residue cleaning certs