Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) Powder
Sodium carboxymethylcellulose is a water-soluble cellulose ether derived from cellulose, used as a thickener and stabilizer in food and pharmaceuticals. It falls under HTS 3912.31.00 as it is explicitly carboxymethylcellulose and its salts in primary form, meeting the 95% monomer content requirement for classification.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chemically modified beyond simple salt form
Chemically modified cellulose ethers not specifically named fall under the 'Other' subheading per subheading note (a)(3).
If predominantly cellulose nitrate by monomer weight
Classification follows the predominant monomer unit per subheading note (a)(4) if not meeting specific CMC criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity and salt form via certificate of analysis to confirm 95%+ CMC content; ensure food-grade certifications like Kosher or Halal if applicable; declare exact CAS number (9004-32-4) to avoid misclassification as modified polymer
Related Products under HTS 3912.31.00
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium USP Grade
Pharmaceutical-grade sodium carboxymethylcellulose used in eye drops and tablet binders, supplied as a fine white powder. Classified under HTS 3912.31.00 for carboxymethylcellulose salts in primary forms, not further processed into articles.
CMC Food Grade Type 7F
Food-grade carboxymethylcellulose sodium (Type 7F) with medium viscosity, used in ice cream and gluten-free baking as stabilizer. HTS 3912.31.00 applies to this primary form cellulose ether salt without further processing.
Carboxymethylcellulose Calcium Salt
Calcium salt of carboxymethylcellulose used in low-sodium formulations and as a suspending agent. Falls squarely under HTS 3912.31.00 as a carboxymethylcellulose salt in primary powder form.
Industrial CMC LV (Low Viscosity)
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.
Pharmaceutical Excipient CMC 12M8P
High-purity CMC 12M8P (medium viscosity, pharma grade) for sustained-release tablets. HTS 3912.31.00 covers this carboxymethylcellulose salt in primary form.
Sodium CMC for Toothpaste Grade
Specialty sodium carboxymethylcellulose for toothpaste thickening, providing suspension and stability. Primary form classification under HTS 3912.31.00 as CMC salt.