Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Cellulose acetate butyrate combines acetate and butyrate esters on cellulose, used in specialty plastics and coatings. While typically Chapter 39, high-purity monomeric analogs classify under HTS 2940.00.60.00 as chemically pure sugar esters. Provides mixed ester functionality for thermoplastic applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.8% | +25.0% | 30.8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.8% | — | 5.8% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.8% | — | 5.8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.8% | — | 5.8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.8% | — | 5.8% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If polymerized with DP >100
Cellulose esters become plastics of Chapter 39 when polymerized
If butyrate esters dominating substitution
Chapter 29 ester hierarchy prioritizes acid function
If casein/caseinate substituted cellulose esters
Protein-modified polysaccharides classify Chapter 35
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify degree of polymerization <50 for monomeric classification; Provide infrared spectra showing ester carbonyls; Avoid Chapter 39 plastics confusion with monomer paperwork
Related Products under HTS 2940.00.60.00
Methyl Alpha-D-Glucopyranoside
Methyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside is a chemically pure sugar ether derived from glucose where a methyl group is attached to the anomeric oxygen. It falls under HTS 2940.00.60.00 as a sugar ether, other than those specified in headings 2937, 2938, or 2939, and not sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose, or fructose. This compound is used in organic synthesis and as a solvent in chemical reactions.
Ethyl Beta-D-Galactopyranoside
Ethyl beta-D-galactopyranoside is a galactose-derived sugar ether used in glycosylation reactions and carbohydrate chemistry research. Classified under HTS 2940.00.60.00 as a chemically pure sugar ether excluded from headings 2937-2939. It consists of a galactose molecule with an ethyl group ether-linked at the anomeric position.
Benzyl Alpha-D-Mannopyranoside
Benzyl alpha-D-mannopyranoside serves as a protecting group reagent in oligosaccharide synthesis, featuring a benzyl ether linkage to mannose. It qualifies for HTS 2940.00.60.00 as a chemically pure sugar ether not covered by headings 2937-2939 or the excluded simple sugars. Primarily used in pharmaceutical intermediate production.
Glucose Pentaacetate
Glucose pentaacetate is a peracetylated sugar ester where all five hydroxyl groups of glucose are esterified with acetic acid. Classified in HTS 2940.00.60.00 as a chemically pure sugar ester, distinct from products of headings 2937-2939. Used as an intermediate in carbohydrate chemistry and drug synthesis.
Maltose Octaacetate
Maltose octaacetate features eight acetate ester groups on the disaccharide maltose, used in selective glycosylation and polymer chemistry. Falls under HTS 2940.00.60.00 as a sugar ester, chemically pure, excluded from headings 2937-2939 despite maltose base structure. Enables controlled carbohydrate assembly in synthesis.
Tetra-O-Acetyl-D-Ribose
Tetra-O-acetyl-D-ribose is a protected ribose sugar ester used in nucleoside analog synthesis for antiviral drugs. Classified HTS 2940.00.60.00 as chemically pure sugar ester not covered by headings 2937-2939. The four acetate groups protect hydroxyls during selective chemical manipulation.