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Potato Dextrin for Paper Sizing from Japan

White dextrin powder from hydrolyzed potato starch, low viscosity for surface sizing in paper manufacturing. HTS 3505.10.0045 applies to potato-derived dextrins, distinct from printing gelatins (chapter 49 exclusion). Used industrially, not as yeast or medicaments.

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

• Include end-use statements specifying industrial paper applications to differentiate from retail glues

• Ensure specs show potato starch base and dextrin process; avoid chapter 49 if not printing-specific