Methylcellulose Powder from China
Methylcellulose is a methyl ether of cellulose used in food as a thickener and in pharmaceuticals for controlled-release tablets. It qualifies for HTS 3912.39.00.00 as a primary form cellulose ether where methyl groups predominate over other comonomers.
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
• Label with exact viscosity grade and substitution degree for CBP review; obtain FDA prior notice for food-grade imports; watch for reclassification if granulated for retail