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%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
• 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