Code 3505 20 · Heading 3505

Starch-, dextrin- or modified-starch-based glue, not in retail packs of net weight <= 1 kg

This covers glue made from starch, dextrin or other modified starch, excluding glue in retail-sale packs of net weight <= 1 kg. The correct child code depends on the percentage of starch, dextrin or other modified starch in the glue.

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Official tariff text

Glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches (excl. those put up for retail sale and weighing net <= 1 kg)

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Step 1 · Section VI Products of the chemical or allied industries
Is it an inorganic or organic chemical; a pharmaceutical product; a fertilizer; a tanning or dye extract, pigment, paint, varnish, filler or printing ink; an essential oil, perfume, cosmetic or toilet product; soap, a surface-active, washing, cleaning, polishing or wax product; a protein, modified starch, glue or enzyme; an explosive, pyrotechnic article, match or other specified combustible material; a photographic or cinematographic product; or another chemical product?
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Step 2 · Chapter 35 Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; … 8 of 11 chapters in section VI
Which named product type is it: casein or casein glue; albumin or an albumin derivative; gelatine, hide glue or another animal glue; peptones or another protein substance; dextrin, modified starch or starch-based glue; prepared glue or adhesive in a retail package marked for use as glue or adhesive with a net weight <= 1 kg per item; or an enzyme or prepared enzyme?
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Step 3 · Heading 3505 Dextrins and other modified starches, e.g. pregelat… 5 of 7 headings under chapter 35
Is it dextrin or other modified starch, including pregelatinized or esterified starch, or is it glue based on starch, dextrin or other modified starch?
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Step 4 · Subheading 3505 20 Glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified… 2 of 2 subheadings under heading 3505
What is the content of starch, dextrin or other modified starch in the glue: < 25 weight percent, >= 25 weight percent but < 55 weight percent, >= 55 weight percent but < 80 weight percent, or >= 80 weight percent?

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3505 10 Dextrins and other modified starches, e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches 7.7–9.0%
3505 20 Glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches (excl. those put up for retail sale and weighing net <= 1 kg) you are here 8.3%

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

35.05.2000

Glues

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

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All 4 UK lines under this code

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Ordinary duty

8.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.