Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) from China
Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a non-ionic water-soluble cellulose ether used in paints, cosmetics, and construction as a thickener and stabilizer. Classified under HTS 3912.39.00.00 as other cellulose ethers in primary forms, with the hydroxyethyl groups contributing over 95% by weight to the polymer content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.2%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include technical data sheets showing ether substitution levels; ensure no plasticizer additives to stay in primary forms; check for anti-dumping duties on Asian suppliers