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Sodium CMC for Toothpaste Grade from China

Specialty sodium carboxymethylcellulose for toothpaste thickening, providing suspension and stability. Primary form classification under HTS 3912.31.00 as CMC salt.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Comply with oral care cosmetic regs (21 CFR 700); specify gel strength; avoid moisture >8% to prevent clumping claims

Sodium CMC for Toothpaste Grade from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3912.31.00