3913.90.20.90/Carboxymethyl Starch Powder/Germany

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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Import Tips

• Confirm starch base >95% via analysis to apply subheading polymer rules

• Invoice as 'primary powder' vs 'industrial binder' for correct heading