White Dextrin for Paper Sizing from Japan
White dextrin is a lightly hydrolyzed starch derivative with low viscosity, ideal for surface sizing in paper manufacturing to improve strength and printability. Classified under HTS 3505.10.00.20 as 'other' dextrins due to its modified starch nature and reducing sugar below 10%. It excludes enzymatic pre-tanning products covered elsewhere.
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
• Label packages clearly with 'dextrin' and intended use (e.g
• paper sizing) to support classification away from food starches
• Include manufacturing process details confirming acid or heat hydrolysis to distinguish from native starches
• Watch for common pitfalls like bulk shipments misdeclared as commodity starches, triggering reclassification