Plasticized Acetate Filament Feedstock
Feedstock pellets of plasticized cellulose acetate for extrusion into monofilaments used in brushes and textiles. Under 3912.12.00.00 as primary plasticized resin, plasticizers aid in draw-down during filament production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If solution-chlorinated polymers
Other cellulose/polysaccharide derivatives classify in 3912.90.
If extruded as finished acetate filament
Drawn textile monofilaments shift from primary Chapter 39 to Chapter 54.
If small retail brush handles
Retail plastic articles under size limits go to 3921 per US note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify melt flow index in docs to prove molding-grade primary form
• Separate from textile fibers (5403) which are finished
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