Carboxymethyl Starch Powder from Germany
Carboxymethyl starch is a starch derivative used as a binder in paper and pharma tablets. It is classified under HTS 3913.90.20.90 as a polysaccharide derivative in primary powder form. Meets criteria as modified natural polymer not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm starch base >95% via analysis to apply subheading polymer rules
• Invoice as 'primary powder' vs 'industrial binder' for correct heading