Potato Starch Glue Powder for Bookbinding from China
Dextrin-based powder from potatoes for traditional bookbinding adhesives, classified HTS 3505.10.0015. Activates with water for flexible joints. Not a prepared glue, staying in dextrins.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Specify 'dextrin powder, not prepared adhesive' in invoices to avoid 3505.20
• Comply with VOC regulations for craft adhesives in destination markets
• Bulk imports need proper dust mitigation declarations