Dextrin for Paper Sizing from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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