Food Grade CMC E466 Thickener Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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