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Food-Grade CMC E466 Thickener from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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