Tapioca Dextrin for Adhesives from China
Tapioca dextrin, derived from cassava starch, offers high tack for envelope and postage stamp adhesives. Classified in HTS 3505.10.00.20 as other dextrins with DE <10%, used in modified form excluding chapter-prohibited items.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify cassava/tapioca source in invoices; may affect biotech regs in some markets
• Confirm no GMO content if targeting organic claims during import
• Package in moisture-proof bags to prevent caking, a common inspection issue