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Cellulose Acetate Flake

Primary flake form of cellulose acetate for plastics and fibers. Other category under 3912.90.00 for unspecified derivatives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.2%+37.5%42.7%
🇲🇽Mexico5.2%+10.0%15.2%
🇨🇦Canada5.2%+10.0%15.2%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

3912.90.00.10α-Cellulose in granular, microcrystalline or powdered forms
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3912.90.00.90Other
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Alternative Classifications

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

3912.11.00Higher: 43.1% vs 42.7%

If non-plasticized cellulose acetates

Specific ester subheadings take precedence over 'other'.

3907.99Lower: 19% vs 42.7%

If copolymerized with other polymers

Blends classified by predominant monomer per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Acetyl content certificates essential for verification

• Distinguish from esters with specific subheadings

• Storage conditions to maintain flake integrity

Related Products under HTS 3912.90.00

Cellophane Film

Regenerated cellulose film used for packaging, such as food wrapping and cigarette packaging. It falls under HTS 3912.90.00 as a cellulose derivative in primary form, not elsewhere specified, derived from viscose process.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Powder

Powdered cellulose derivative used as excipient in pharmaceuticals and food thickener. Classified in HTS 3912.90.00 as other cellulose chemical derivatives in primary forms like powder.

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.

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Granules

Granular cellulose ether used in pharmaceuticals and coatings. Falls under 3912.90.00 as other primary form cellulose derivatives.

Viscose Staple Pulp

Dissolving pulp from cellulose for rayon fiber production. Classified as other cellulose derivatives in primary form under HTS 3912.90.00.

Methylcellulose Powder

Powdered methyl ether of cellulose for food and pharma applications. HTS 3912.90.00 as other cellulose chemical derivatives.