Food-Grade CMC E466 Thickener from China
E466 food-grade sodium carboxymethylcellulose acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer in ice cream and sauces. Under HTS 3912.31.00.90 as other carboxymethylcellulose salts in primary form, compliant with 95% monomer content. Imported for processed food formulation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.4%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FDA GRAS status docs required; test for heavy metals to meet food import standards
• Specify 'primary form powder' not 'prepared additive' to avoid Chapter 38 reclassification