Hydroxyethyl Cellulose from China

Hydroxyethyl cellulose is an non-ionic cellulose ether polysaccharide used in paints, cosmetics, and construction. It is a derivative under HTS 3913.90.20 in primary granular or powder form.

Duty Rate — China → United States

30.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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

Molecular weight specs aid classification verification

Avoid packaging that suggests Chapter 39 household articles

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3913.90.20