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Hydroxyethyl Cellulose from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Molecular weight specs aid classification verification

• Avoid packaging that suggests Chapter 39 household articles