Pure Cellulose Acetate Primary Pellets
99% pure non-plasticized cellulose acetate pellets for medical-grade applications. Meets strict 95% monomer content for tariff item 3912.11.00 as primary polymer form.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pellets are plasticized
Plasticized cellulose acetate falls under a different tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the pellets are non-plasticized and in primary form
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing purity and absence of plasticizers
• Ensure compliance with any health or safety regulations for medical-grade materials
Related Products under Tariff item 3912.11.00
Cellulose Acetate Granules Non-Plasticized
Granular non-plasticized cellulose acetate feedstock used for compounding, with acetic acid content below 2% by weight. This primary form derivative meets the polymer purity standards for tariff item 3912.11.00.
Cellulose Acetate Masterbatch Non-Plasticized
Concentrated non-plasticized cellulose acetate masterbatch containing color pigments at less than 5% total weight, maintaining 95% acetate dominance. This primary form product falls under tariff item 3912.11.00 per the predominant monomer rule.
Cellulose Diacetate Powder
Fine powder of non-plasticized cellulose diacetate with a degree of substitution of 2.2 to 2.5, used as raw material for films and fibers. This primary form cellulose acetate without plasticizers falls under tariff item 3912.11.00.
Non-Plasticized Cellulose Acetate Flakes
Flakes of cellulose acetate produced by esterification of cellulose with acetic anhydride, containing less than 95% monomer units by weight and non-plasticized. Classified under tariff item 3912.11.00 as non-plasticized cellulose acetate in primary form.
Non-Plasticized Cellulose Acetate Pellets
Pelletized non-plasticized cellulose acetate for extrusion into films or sheets, with purity greater than 97% cellulose acetate content. This primary thermoplastic resin form without plasticizing agents falls under tariff item 3912.11.00.
Non-Plasticized Triacetate Flake Resin
High substitution cellulose triacetate flakes, non-plasticized for specialty film production. Though triacetate has specific provisions, the non-plasticized form qualifies under tariff item 3912.11.00 as primary cellulose acetates.