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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

Technical Grade CMC Flakes from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3912.31.00.90