Esterified Corn Starch for Textiles

Cross-linked esterified corn starch for textile printing thickeners and finishing. Classified HTS 3505.10.0040 as corn-derived esterified starch.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3809.92.50.00Higher: 41% vs 17.5%

If textile finishing preparations

Finishing agents containing starch classified in Chapter 38.

3204.17Lower: 16.5% vs 17.5%

If synthetic organic color pastes

Printing pastes with starch thickeners go to pigments chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Textile chemical registration may apply

• Specify cross-linking agents used

• Color fastness test data helpful