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Cellulose Acetate Granules Non-Plasticized from Japan

Granular non-plasticized cellulose acetate feedstock for compounding, with acetic acid content <2% by weight. HTS 3912.11.00.00 covers this primary form derivative meeting polymer purity standards.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Accompany with acetylation degree certificate (typically 2.4-2.5 for diacetate) from accredited lab

• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests finished product; use resin bags for primary form status