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Dextrin Label Adhesive from Japan

Water-activated dextrin glue for wet-label application on bottles and jars in beverage packaging. Under HTS 3505.20.00.00 as a starch glue, it ensures clean release and strong paper-to-glass bonds. Common in food and drink labeling.

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

• Certify FDA compliance for food-contact use and declare as 'labeling adhesive'

• Document starch modification to differentiate from heading 3505.10 dextrins