Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
6.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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