Starch-Based Woodworking Glue
A water-based adhesive formulated with dextrin and modified starches for bonding wood in carpentry and furniture making. It falls under HTS 3505.20.00.00 as a glue based on dextrins or modified starches, designed for industrial and DIY woodworking applications. Provides strong, non-toxic bonds suitable for interior use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.9% | +20.0% | 22.9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.9% | +10.0% | 12.9% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 2.9% | +60.0% | 62.9% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contains synthetic polymers or resins
Adhesives prepared based on polymers like epoxy or PVA fall under heading 3506, not starch-based glues.
If primarily dextrins without glue formulation
Pure dextrins or unmodified starch gums classify under 3505.10, while finished glues go to 3505.20.
If sold as industrial chemical preparation
Mixed chemical preparations not predominantly starch-based may fall under 3824 as other chemical products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify starch content exceeds 50% to confirm classification under 3505; provide lab analysis if challenged by customs
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis showing dextrin/modified starch base to avoid reclassification
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Dextrin Label Adhesive
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.
Starch-Based Wallpaper Paste
Ready-mix paste from modified starches for hanging wallpaper in home and commercial interiors. HTS 3505.20.00.00 covers this starch glue for its mold-resistant, peelable properties on paper-backed wallcoverings.
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Dextrin Particle Board Binder
Dextrin glue for binding wood particles in particleboard production for furniture. HTS 3505.20.00.00 for starch-based glues in composite wood panels.
Starch Gum for Paper Bags
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Esterified Starch Textile Sizing Glue
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