Dextrin for Paper Sizing from China
White dextrin produced by acid hydrolysis of starch for surface sizing in paper manufacturing, improving printability. HTS 3505.10.00.92 covers this low-solubility dextrin with reducing sugars ≤10%. Excludes printing gelatin products per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Measure reducing sugar content per chapter note method to confirm ≤10% for 3505 eligibility
• Declare industrial end-use explicitly to avoid food-grade scrutiny
• Dust-proof packaging prevents CBP sampling issues during inspection