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Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) Flakes

Sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose in flake form for industrial thickeners and stabilizers. HTS 3912.90.00 covers this as other cellulose derivatives not specifically named.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.2%+25.0%30.2%
🇲🇽Mexico5.2%5.2%
🇨🇦Canada5.2%5.2%
🇩🇪Germany5.2%5.2%
🇯🇵Japan5.2%5.2%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3912.39.00Lower: 29.2% vs 30.2%

If meeting exact criteria for named cellulose ethers

Chapter notes require 95% monomer content for specific polymer subheadings.

3505.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 30.2%

If processed into dextrins or modified starches

Further hydrolysis products classify under starch derivatives.

3824.40Lower: 15% vs 30.2%

If prepared as glues/adhesives

Adhesive preparations containing cellulose shift to 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document substitution degree (DS) to distinguish from specific ether subheadings

Label clearly as primary form to prevent reclassification as finished articles

Check REACH compliance for EU-origin derivatives