Non-Plasticized Cellulose Acetate Pellets
Pelletized non-plasticized cellulose acetate for extrusion into films or sheets, with purity >97% cellulose acetate content. HTS 3912.11.00.00 applies to this primary thermoplastic resin form without plasticizing agents.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made into finished sheets or film
Sheets/films of cellulose acetate become Chapter 39 articles under 3920, not primary forms.
If mixed cellulose derivative solution
Solutions of other cellulose derivatives classified in 3912.90 as not primary solid forms.
If processed into flexible tubes
Articles like tubes from cellulose acetate shift to 3917 for plastic tubes/pipes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use GC-MS analysis to prove <1% plasticizer content, critical for non-plasticized classification
• Label shipments clearly as 'primary form resin, non-plasticized' to prevent confusion with finished articles
• Watch for copolymer blends; if >5% other monomers, reclassifies per predominant monomer rule in note (a)(4)
Related Products under HTS 3912.11.00.00
Non-Plasticized Triacetate Flake Resin
High substitution cellulose triacetate flakes, non-plasticized for specialty film production. Though triacetate has specific provisions, non-plasticized form qualifies under 3912.11.00.00 primary cellulose acetates.
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.
Cellulose Diacetate Powder
Fine powder form of non-plasticized cellulose diacetate with 2.2-2.5 degree of substitution, used as raw material for films and fibers. Falls under 3912.11.00.00 as primary form cellulose acetate without plasticizers, meeting 95% acetate monomer weight requirement.
Primary Cellulose Acetate Resin Beads
Spherical beads of non-plasticized cellulose acetate used in injection molding applications, confirmed 98% acetate polymer content. Correctly classified in 3912.11.00.00 as unmodified primary form per subheading notes.
Cellulose Acetate Granules Non-Plasticized
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.
Pure Cellulose Acetate Primary Pellets
99% pure non-plasticized cellulose acetate pellets for medical-grade applications. Meets strict 95% monomer content for HTS 3912.11.00.00 as primary polymer form.