Granular Microcrystalline Cellulose for Food from China
Food-grade granular α-cellulose (E460) used as a dietary fiber additive and fat replacer in low-calorie foods. HTS 3912.90.0010 applies to its granular primary form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.2%
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
• Obtain food contact compliance certs (FCC/GRAS); declare particle form accurately
• Pitfall: mislabeling as finished food shifts to Chapter 21