White Dextrin for Paper Sizing from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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