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3505.10.00.20

Dextrins and other modified starches / Dextrin / Other

Classification path

  1. Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinized or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches
  2. Dextrins and other modified starches
  3. Dextrin
  4. Other

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
0.7¢/kg
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
6.6¢/kg
Unit of quantity
kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 3505

About heading 3505

Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinized or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches

Heading 3505 covers dextrins, other modified starches, and glues based on starches, dextrins, or other modified starches. The heading splits first between dextrins and other modified starches in 3505.10 and glues in 3505.20. Within 3505.10, the line depends on whether the product is a dextrin or another modified starch and on the starch source, such as corn or potato.

Full guide to heading 3505

Products in this heading

  • Potato dextrin powder
  • Corn dextrin powder
  • Pregelatinized corn starch
  • Esterified potato starch
  • Modified corn starch for paper sizing
  • Starch-based glue for paperboard
  • Dextrin adhesive for labels

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for potato dextrin?

Potato dextrin falls under 3505.10.00.15; the general (MFN) rate is 0.7¢/kg.

What is the duty on starch-based glue under heading 3505?

Starch-based glues classified under 3505.20.00.00 carry a general (MFN) rate of 2.1¢/kg + 2.9%.

How do I classify modified corn starch?

Other modified starch derived from corn starch goes under 3505.10.00.40; the general (MFN) rate is 0.7¢/kg.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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