Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)
Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) is a non-ionic water-soluble cellulose ether used as a thickener and stabilizer in paints, cosmetics, and construction. It is classified under tariff item 3912.39.00 as an 'other' cellulose ether 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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure HEC is in primary form (powder or granules) and not mixed with other polymers
• Provide the degree of substitution and viscosity data to the CBSA
• If used in cosmetics, ensure compliance with Health Canada's Cosmetic Regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 3912.39.00
Allyl Cellulose Ether
Allyl cellulose ether is a chemically modified cellulose ether where allyl groups are appended to the cellulose backbone. It is used in coatings for crosslinking applications, and its primary form (liquid or powder) falls under tariff item 3912.39.00 as an 'other' cellulose ether.
Benzyl Cellulose Ether
Benzyl cellulose ether is a cellulose ether where benzyl groups are chemically attached, used in specialty resins and adhesives. As a chemically modified cellulose ether in primary form, it is classified under tariff item 3912.39.00 as 'other' cellulose ethers.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a cellulose ether produced by reacting cellulose with sodium hydroxide and chloroacetic acid, commonly used as a thickener in food and pharmaceuticals. It is classified under tariff item 3912.39.00 as an 'other' cellulose ether in primary form.
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 in primary form, as it is not specifically named in other subheadings.
Ethylcellulose Granules
Ethylcellulose granules are an ethyl ether derivative of cellulose used as a coating agent in tablets and in inks. They are classified under tariff item 3912.39.00 as 'other' cellulose ethers in primary granular form.
Food Grade Methylcellulose E461
Food grade methylcellulose E461 is a methyl ether of cellulose used as a stabilizer in processed foods. It is classified under tariff item 3912.39.00 as an 'other' cellulose ether in primary form, meeting food additive standards.