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Food Grade CMC E466 Thickener Powder from China

E466 certified food-grade carboxymethylcellulose powder ≥90% CMC, for ice cream and gluten-free baking. HTS 3912.31.00.10 for primary cellulose ether form with predominant CMC unit. Bulk packed for food processing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

• Include E466/FCC certs and heavy metal tests; declare as 'primary thickener' not additive blend

• Pitfall: food labeling causing shift to Chapter 21