Flexible Plasticized Cellophane Resin from China
Primary resin form of plasticized cellulose acetate used in production of flexible cellophane films for packaging. Under HTS 3912.12.00.00 as plasticized primary cellulose acetate, where plasticizers like glycerin improve extensibility.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide FTIR spectra confirming acetate base and plasticizer integration
• Segregate from non-plasticized shipments to prevent commingling errors
• Watch for reclassification if moisture content suggests regenerated cellulose