Customs tariff code 3505.20.10: Containing, by weight, less than 25 % of starches or dextrins or other modified starches
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 3505.20.10 covers Containing, by weight, less than 25 % of starches or dextrins or other modified starches. The third-country duty rate is 8.300 % + 4.500 EUR DTN MAX 11.500 %, plus import VAT.
3505.20.10 is CN code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 35. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 3505.20.10
- Third-country duty
- 8.300 % + 4.500 EUR DTN MAX 11.500 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 35ALBUMINOIDAL SUBSTANCES; MODIFIED STARCHES; GLUES; ENZYMES
- 3505Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches
- 3505.20Glues
- 3505.20.10Containing, by weight, less than 25 % of starches or dextrins or other modified starches
From HS code to customs tariff code 3505.20.10
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 8.300 % + 4.500 EUR DTN MAX 11.500 % | MFN |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ceuta | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Georgia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Morocco | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
Angaben des Antragstellers: Wässriger Industrieklebstoff Ein Warenmuster wurde nicht vorgelegt. Nach einem Datenblatt liegt ein Etikettierklebstoff auf Basis von Dispersionen vor. Zur genauen Zusammensetzung liegen vertrauliche Angaben vor, wobei die Zusammensetzung Stärke enthält. Befund: Es handelt sich um einen Leim auf Grundlage von Stärke mit einem Gehalt von weniger als 25 GHT Stärke.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterpositionen 3505 2010 bis 3505 2090: Wegen besonderer Analysenmethoden zur Bestimmung des Gehalts an Stärken, Dextrinen oder anderen modifizierten Stärken siehe Erläuterungen (EE) zu Position 0403.
1. A) Erzeugnisse (ausgenommen radioaktive Erze), die der Warenbeschreibung der Position 2844 oder 2845 entsprechen, gehören zu diesen Positionen, auch wenn andere Positionen der Nomenklatur in Betracht kommen (RV C0601A00). B) Vorbehaltlich des Buchstabens A) gehören Erzeugnisse, die der Warenbeschreibung der Position 2843, 2846 oder 2852 entsprechen, zu diesen Positionen, auch wenn andere Positionen dieses Abschnitts in Betracht kommen (RV C0601B00). 2. Vorbehaltlich der Anmerkung 1 sind Waren, die wegen ihrer Dosierung oder wegen ihrer Aufmachung für den Einzelverkauf zu einer der Positionen 3004, 3005, 3006, 3212, 3303, 3304, 3305, 3306, 3307, 3506, 3707 oder 3808 gehören können, dieser Position zuzuweisen, auch wenn andere Positionen der Nomenklatur in Betracht kommen (RV C0602000). 3. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 3505.20.10 cover?
Code 3505.20.10 covers Containing, by weight, less than 25 % of starches or dextrins or other modified starches. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 3505.20.10?
The third-country duty rate for 3505.20.10 is 8.300 % + 4.500 EUR DTN MAX 11.500 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 3505.20.10?
The first six digits form the HS code: 350520. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 3505.20.10 have?
3505.20.10 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 3505.20.10 sit in the tariff?
3505.20.10 sits in this hierarchy: 35 ALBUMINOIDAL SUBSTANCES; MODIFIED STARCHES; GLUES; ENZYMES > 3505 Dextrins and other modified starches (for example, pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches > 350520 Glues. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 3505.20.10?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 3505.20.10, for example DEBTI53707/24-1. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 3505.20.10 change?
3505.20.10 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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