Industrial Cellulose Nitrate Lacquer Base
Industrial Cellulose Nitrate Lacquer Base is a primary form cellulose nitrate resin used as the base for industrial lacquers and coatings for wood furniture and automotive parts. It is supplied as a resin in primary form, not yet formulated into a finished coating. This product falls under tariff item 3912.20.00 as cellulose nitrate in primary forms.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is dissolved in solvents as a prepared paint or varnish
Prepared paints and varnishes based on cellulose nitrate fall in Chapter 32.
If the resin is a polyethylene blend
Polymer blends are classified by the predominant monomer unit.
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
• Classify the product as cellulose nitrate in primary form, not as a prepared lacquer
• Ensure the resin is not plasticized or mixed with solvents in excess of 50% by weight
• Provide documentation on the polymer content and form
Related Products under Tariff item 3912.20.00
Collodion USP Medical Grade
Collodion USP Medical Grade is a pharmaceutical-grade solution of nitrocellulose in a mixture of ether and alcohol. It is used in medical applications such as wound dressings and artificial skin formation. As a cellulose nitrate in primary form (solution), it falls under tariff item 3912.20.00.
Finger Nail Polish Nitrocellulose Base
Finger Nail Polish Nitrocellulose Base consists of raw nitrocellulose chips or powder in primary form, specifically formulated as a film-forming base for nail lacquers. It is not yet incorporated into a cosmetic preparation. As a cellulose nitrate in primary form, it is classified under tariff item 3912.20.00.
Pyroxylin Plasticizer-Free Resin
Pyroxylin Plasticizer-Free Resin is a high-purity cellulose nitrate resin without plasticizers, used in high-performance coatings for aircraft and marine applications. It is supplied in primary form (e.g., powder or granules). As a cellulose nitrate in primary form, it is classified under tariff item 3912.20.00.
Woodworking Cellulose Nitrate Varnish Resin
Woodworking Cellulose Nitrate Varnish Resin is a solid cellulose nitrate resin in pellet form, intended for dissolution into clear woodworking varnishes and French polishes. It is a primary form material used by custom furniture finishers. This product falls under tariff item 3912.20.00 as cellulose nitrate in primary forms.