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Toothpaste Grade CMC Binder from China

Medium-viscosity CMC ≥90% for toothpaste formulations as binder and stabilizer. Classifies HTS 3912.31.00.10 as primary polymer. Oral care grade purity.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.9%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Particle size distribution cert; FDA indirect additive compliance

Avoid declaring as dentifrice ingredient under 3306