Industrial CMC Viscosifier Grade from China
Industrial-grade carboxymethylcellulose sodium serves as a viscosifier in oil drilling fluids and ceramics. It qualifies for HTS 3912.31.00.90 as other CMC salts in primary powder form per chapter polymer classification rules. Essential for high-viscosity applications in manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.9%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include viscosity specs and substitution degree in docs to distinguish from lower-grade 'Other' celluloses
• Avoid bulk packaging over retail limits to stay out of 3923; use industrial drums