CMC Sodium Salt for Detergents from Japan
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium salt prevents soil redeposition in laundry detergents. Classified HTS 3912.31.00.90 as other CMC salts in primary granular form for industrial use. Meets chapter notes for pure cellulose ether polymers.
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
• Biodegradability certs help with environmental compliance declarations
• Distinguish from finished detergent (3402) by importing as bulk primary polymer only
• Ensure no plasticizers added, per 3920.43 note, to avoid heading shift