Technical Grade CMC Flakes from Japan
Technical-grade CMC in flake form for paper sizing and textile printing. Falls under HTS 3912.31.00.90 as other carboxymethylcellulose salts per predominant monomer rule. Primary form for industrial processing.
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%
Import Tips
• Degree of substitution (DS) specs confirm ether classification
• Avoid set packaging with machinery parts (Chapter 84) for clean entry
• Dust hazard labeling required for flake imports