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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.

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.

5403.32.00.00Higher: 45% vs 40.6%

If made into acetate filament yarn

Textile yarns from cellulose acetate classified in Chapter 54, not primary forms.

3912.12.00.00Same rate: 40.6%

If with any plasticizer addition

Any plasticizer presence shifts to dedicated plasticized cellulose acetate subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide comparative HPLC analysis vs plasticized grades to prove classification

Declare exact substitution degree; values >2.7 may challenge 3912.11 placement

Ensure flake moisture <3%; higher may be treated as hydrated derivatives

Related Products under HTS 3912.11.00.00

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.

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.