3505.10.00
Dextrins and other modified starches
HTS code 3505.10.00 covers dextrins and other modified starches, including those pregelatinized or esterified. Use this code for importing these starch-based products, keeping in mind a general duty of 0.7¢/kg applies unless the origin qualifies for free trade benefits as outlined in the duty details, and it falls within Chapter 35 related to albuminoidal substances, modified starches, and glues.

Detailed information for HTS Code 3505.10.00
AI Summary
This tariff classification covers albuminoideal substances, modified starches, glues, and enzymes within Chapter 35. Specifically, code 3505.10.00 concerns dextrins and other modified starches, like pregelatinized or esterified starches, and glues based on these substances. Several subdivisions exist to further specify the type of dextrin or modified starch, categorized by origin – such as potato or corn – or other characteristics; when reporting, choose the appropriate statistical suffix based on the specific composition of the product being imported, paying attention to the origin material (potato, corn, or other). The reducing sugar content must be less than or equal to 10 percent to fall under this classification, exceeding this value would classify the product under a different code.
| Chapter | Chapter 35 - Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes |
| Section | Section VI - Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries |
Duty snapshot
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0.7¢/kg
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The duty for HTS code 3505.10.00 and its subdivisions is reported in kg. The general duty rate is 0.7¢/kg, applying to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement. Special duty rates are Free for imports originating from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, European Union, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, and other eligible FTA or preference program countries. These special rates apply to the entire code and all its subdivisions (3505.10.00.15, 3505.10.00.20, 3505.10.00.40, 3505.10.00.45, 3505.10.00.92) contingent on meeting the rules of origin for those respective agreements, and are not specified for other countries.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 6.6¢/kg
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Code subdivisions
3505.10.00.15
Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinized or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches: > Dextrins and other modified starches > Dextrin: > Derived from potato starch
3505.10.00.20
Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinized or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches: > Dextrins and other modified starches > Dextrin: > Other
3505.10.00.40
Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinized or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches: > Dextrins and other modified starches > Other: > Derived from corn (maize) starch
3505.10.00.45
Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinized or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches: > Dextrins and other modified starches > Other: > Derived from potato starch
3505.10.00.92
Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinized or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches: > Dextrins and other modified starches > Other: > Other
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