Pregelatinized Starch Paper Tube Adhesive from Germany
An adhesive made from pregelatinized starch for manufacturing paper tubes, cores, and mailing tubes. It qualifies for HTS 3505.20.00.00 as a glue based on modified starches, providing high tack and water resistance for spiral winding processes. Used in packaging industries for cardboard cores.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit technical data sheets proving pregelatinization process to validate modified starch status
• Avoid bulk shipments misdeclared as food-grade starch, which could go to Chapter 11