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Toothpaste Grade CMC Binder from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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