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Industrial CMC LV (Low Viscosity) from Japan

Low viscosity sodium carboxymethylcellulose for detergents, paper coatings, and textiles. Classified in HTS 3912.31.00 as primary form cellulose ether salt per polymer content rules.

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

• Certify <1% insoluble matter; declare end-use to avoid anti-dumping if from certain countries; segregate from food-grade in containers