Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Resin from China
Cellulose acetate butyrate resin is a mixed ester derivative in primary flake form for tool handles and eyeglass frames. Classified as 'other' cellulose derivative under 3912.90.00.90 since mixed esters don't fit specific subheadings.
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 acetate/butyrate ratio to confirm >95% cellulose ester content; test for plasticizer residues; label with full chemical composition