Corn-Based Dextrin Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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