About HS Code 350510
This HS code covers dextrins and other modified starches, which are starches that have undergone various physical, enzymatic, or chemical treatments to alter and enhance their functional properties. These modifications make them highly versatile, serving as thickeners, binders, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and gelling agents across numerous industries. In the food sector, they are indispensable for sauces, confectionery, and processed foods. Industrially, they are used as sizing agents in textiles, binders in paper manufacturing, and excipients in pharmaceuticals. Major importers include food processing companies, textile mills, paper manufacturers, and pharmaceutical firms globally. Exporters are typically countries with large agricultural starch production and advanced processing capabilities. Key trade considerations involve the specific type of modification, desired viscosity, solubility, and compliance with stringent food safety or industrial standards, as their performance characteristics are critical for end-use applications.
Products Under This Code
Maltodextrin, cyclodextrin, oxidized starch, pregelatinized starch, acetylated starch, starch ethers, starch esters, resistant dextrin
Real World Examples
Ingredion modified starches, Cargill C*Gel, Tate & Lyle PROMITOR, Roquette modified starches, Avebe modified starches
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with unmodified starches (1108xx) if the modification is not clearly declared or understood. The 'modified' aspect is the critical differentiator for classification under this heading.
Products Classified Under 3505.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
China, USA, and Germany are leading importers and exporters of dextrins and modified starches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 350510?
HS code 350510 covers: Dextrins and other modified starches. This HS code covers dextrins and other modified starches, which are starches that have undergone various physical, enzymatic, or chemical treatments to alter and enhance their functional properties. These modifications make them highly versatile, serving as thickeners, binders, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and gelling agents across numerous industries. In the food sector, they are indispensable for sauces, confectionery, and processed foods. Industrially, they are used as sizing agents in textiles, binders in paper manufacturing, and excipients in pharmaceuticals. Major importers include food processing companies, textile mills, paper manufacturers, and pharmaceutical firms globally. Exporters are typically countries with large agricultural starch production and advanced processing capabilities. Key trade considerations involve the specific type of modification, desired viscosity, solubility, and compliance with stringent food safety or industrial standards, as their performance characteristics are critical for end-use applications.
What products fall under HS code 350510?
Maltodextrin, cyclodextrin, oxidized starch, pregelatinized starch, acetylated starch, starch ethers, starch esters, resistant dextrin
What are common misclassifications for HS code 350510?
Can be confused with unmodified starches (1108xx) if the modification is not clearly declared or understood. The 'modified' aspect is the critical differentiator for classification under this heading.
How is HS code 350510 structured?
HS code 350510 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (35) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.