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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