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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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