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Toothpaste Grade CMC Binder from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Particle size distribution cert; FDA indirect additive compliance

• Avoid declaring as dentifrice ingredient under 3306