Plasticized Cellulose Acetate Masterbatch
Masterbatch pellets with high-load plasticized cellulose acetate carriers for color compounding in plastics. The predominant polymer is plasticized cellulose acetate, and the pellets are in primary form, classifiable under tariff item 3912.12.00 per subheading note (a)(4).
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cellulose acetate carrier is not plasticized
Unplasticized cellulose acetate masterbatch falls under a different tariff item.
If the product is primarily a pigment preparation
Colorant preparations with binders are classified in Chapter 32.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the plasticized cellulose acetate is the predominant polymer by weight—if another polymer dominates, classification may change
• Provide the full formulation, including colorant and additive percentages, to CBSA
• Ensure the masterbatch is not a finished article or a preparation of Chapter 32
Related Products under Tariff item 3912.12.00
Flexible Plasticized Cellophane Resin
Flexible plasticized cellulose acetate in primary resin form, used as a raw material for producing flexible cellophane films for packaging. The plasticizer content (e.g., glycerin) enhances flexibility, distinguishing it from unplasticized cellulose acetate, and it is presented in primary forms such as granules or powder.
Nail Polish Plasticized CA Base
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Plasticized Acetate Filament Feedstock
Plasticized cellulose acetate feedstock pellets for extrusion into monofilaments used in brushes and textiles. The pellets are in primary form, and the plasticizer aids in draw-down during filament production, making this product classifiable under tariff item 3912.12.00.
Plasticized CAB Resin Powder
Powdered plasticized cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), a thermoplastic resin used in coatings and adhesives for flexible films. The powder is a primary form, and the plasticizer content qualifies it under tariff item 3912.12.00 as a plasticized cellulose acetate derivative.
Plasticized Cellulose Acetate Beads
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Plasticized Cellulose Acetate Flake
Plasticized cellulose acetate in flake form, containing plasticizers to enhance flexibility, used as a raw material for molding consumer products like tool handles and eyeglass frames. The flakes are a primary form, classifiable under tariff item 3912.12.00.