Powdered α-Cellulose for Paint Thickening from China
Fine powdered α-cellulose used as a rheology modifier and thickener in water-based paints and coatings. Classified in HTS 3912.90.0010 for its powdered primary form as α-cellulose.
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
• Document viscosity specs and non-reactive nature; ensure powder form purity >95% cellulose
• Common pitfall: reclassification if wetted for retail sale