Non-Plasticized Triacetate Flake Resin from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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