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3912.31.00.10/Technical Grade CMC Powder for Detergents/Japan

Technical Grade CMC Powder for Detergents from Japan

Technical carboxymethylcellulose powder with ≥90% CMC content, used in laundry detergents as anti-redeposition agent. HTS 3912.31.00.10 applies due to predominant monomer unit per chapter note (a)(4). Supplied as free-flowing powder in industrial packaging.

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%
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Import Tips

• Certify viscosity grade and purity via COA; segregate from food-grade shipments to avoid cross-contamination claims

• Pitfall: declaring as 'detergent additive' risks shift to 3402

Technical Grade CMC Powder for Detergents from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3912.31.00.10