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Quaternary Ammonium Cellulose Ether from Japan

Cationic cellulose ether used in paper manufacturing and water treatment as flocculant. HTS 3912.39.00.00 for other derivatives meeting polymer content rules.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document charge density and substitution for CBP; EPA registration for water treatment uses; bulk vs solution affects handling