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.

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.

3920.62.00Lower: 39.2% vs 40.6%

If made into finished sheets or film

Sheets/films of cellulose acetate become Chapter 39 articles under 3920, not primary forms.

3912.90.00Lower: 30.2% vs 40.6%

If mixed cellulose derivative solution

Solutions of other cellulose derivatives classified in 3912.90 as not primary solid forms.

3917.39.00Lower: 38.1% vs 40.6%

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.