Ethylcellulose Granules from China
Ethylcellulose is an ethyl ether derivative of cellulose used as a coating agent in tablets and in inks. It falls under HTS 3912.39.00.00 for other cellulose ethers in primary granular form, compliant with polymer predominance rules.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide granulometry and ethyl content certificates; ensure no further processing qualifies as primary; monitor REACH compliance for EU-origin goods