Tapioca Dextrin for Adhesives from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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