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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

42.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

• Document acetate/butyrate ratio to confirm >95% cellulose ester content; test for plasticizer residues; label with full chemical composition