3912.31.00.90/Food-Grade CMC E466 Thickener/Japan

Food-Grade CMC E466 Thickener from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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