Allyl Cellulose Ether
Allyl cellulose ether is a chemically modified cellulose ether where allyl groups are appended to the cellulose backbone. It is used as a crosslinking agent in coatings and falls under tariff item 3912.39.00 as an 'other' cellulose ether, not elsewhere specified.
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 allyl cellulose ether is carboxymethylated
Carboxymethyl cellulose has its own subheading, so if allyl modification is combined with carboxymethyl groups, it may be classified there.
If the product is a blend with other cellulose ethers where cellulose ethers do not predominate
Blends with non-cellulose polymers may fall under other cellulose ethers subheading.
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
• Ensure the product is in primary forms (e.g
• powder or granules) and not mixed with other polymers that would change classification
• Provide a detailed technical data sheet to the CBSA officer to confirm the chemical modification is only an appendage to the main polymer chain
• Verify the duty rate applies to the specific form (e.g
• powder vs. solution) as rates may vary
Related Products under Tariff item 3912.39.00
Benzyl Cellulose Ether
Benzyl cellulose ether is a cellulose ether derivative with benzyl groups, used in specialty resins and adhesives. It is classified under tariff item 3912.39.00 as an 'other' cellulose ether, as it is not specifically named in other subheadings.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a cellulose ether produced by reacting cellulose with sodium hydroxide and chloroacetic acid. It is used as a thickener in food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications, and falls under tariff item 3912.39.00 as an 'other' cellulose ether.
Cyanoethyl Cellulose Ether
Cyanoethyl cellulose ether is a specialty cellulose ether with cyanoethyl groups, used in electronic applications and adhesives. It falls under tariff item 3912.39.00 as an 'other' cellulose ether, as the modification does not trigger a more specific subheading.
Ethylcellulose Granules
Ethylcellulose granules are an ethyl ether derivative of cellulose, used as a coating agent in tablets and in inks. They fall under tariff item 3912.39.00 as 'other' cellulose ethers in primary granular form, compliant with polymer predominance rules.
Food Grade Methylcellulose E461
Food grade methylcellulose E461 is a methyl ether of cellulose approved as a food additive (E461) for use as a stabilizer. It falls under tariff item 3912.39.00 as an 'other' cellulose ether in primary form, specifically for food additive applications.
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)
Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a non-ionic water-soluble cellulose ether used in paints, cosmetics, and construction as a thickener and stabilizer. It is classified under tariff item 3912.39.00 as an 'other' cellulose ether in primary forms.