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Starch Gum for Paper Bags

Starch-based gum for side-seam gluing in paper grocery bag manufacturing. Under 3505.20.00.00 as glue for paper products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.9%+20.0%22.9%
🇲🇽Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇨🇦Canada2.9%+60.0%62.9%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4808.90Lower: 12.5% vs 22.9%

If gummed paper stock

Processed paper articles in Chapter 48.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• End-use declaration for bag production