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Potato Modified Starch for Paper Coating from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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