Microcrystalline α-Cellulose for 3D Printing from China

Specialty microcrystalline powder of α-cellulose designed as biodegradable filament filler for FDM 3D printing resins. Primary powder form under HTS 3912.90.0010.

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

Flowability and thermal stability data needed; ensure <95% purity threshold per notes

Pitfall: filament form goes to 3916/3923