Corn-Based Dextrin Powder from China
Dextrin powder from corn starch hydrolysis has low reducing sugar content (<10% DE), used in adhesives and paper sizing. It qualifies for HTS 3505.10.0040 as corn-derived dextrin per chapter definition.
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
• Submit DE (dextrose equivalent) test results confirming <10% to meet dextrin definition
• Declare industrial vs food grade accurately for proper documentation
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Chinese corn dextrins