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Non-Plasticized Cellulose Acetate Flakes

Flakes of cellulose acetate produced by esterification of cellulose with acetic anhydride, containing less than 95% monomer units by weight and non-plasticized. Classified under HTS 3912.11.00.00 as non-plasticized cellulose acetates in primary forms, not further processed into plastics or articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.6%+35.0%40.6%
🇲🇽Mexico5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇨🇦Canada5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇩🇪Germany5.6%+10.0%15.6%
🇯🇵Japan5.6%+10.0%15.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3912.12.00.00Same rate: 40.6%

If plasticizers present

Plasticized cellulose acetates fall under 3912.12 as they contain added plasticizers per subheading note for 3920.43.

3912.39.00.00Lower: 29.2% vs 40.6%

If different cellulose derivative like cellulose nitrate

Other cellulose derivatives not acetates classified in 3912.39, based on chemical derivative type.

3911.90Lower: 16.5% vs 40.6%

If chemically modified beyond acetate

Modified cellulose polymers not meeting acetate criteria go to 'Other' in 3911.90 per subheading note (a)(3).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify acetylation degree via lab analysis to confirm non-plasticized status and 95% monomer contribution per subheading note (a)(1)

Provide manufacturer's certificate specifying no plasticizers added to avoid reclassification to plasticized subheadings

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