Dextrin for Paper Sizing from Japan
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 — 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
• 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