Methylcellulose Powder
Methylcellulose is a methyl ether of cellulose, a natural polysaccharide, used as a thickener in food products and laxatives. It is classified in HTS 3913.90.20 for polysaccharide derivatives in primary forms such as fine powder.
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If classified as other cellulose derivatives
Heading 3912 covers specific named cellulose modifications, while 3913 is for polysaccharides generally.
If blended into cosmetic preparations
Beauty preparations containing modified celluloses as thickeners fall under Chapter 33, not primary forms.
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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is an inert, viscoelastic polysaccharide derived from cellulose through etherification, widely used in pharmaceuticals for capsule shells and controlled-release formulations. Classified under HTS 3913.90.20 as a modified natural polysaccharide in primary form like powder or granules.
Xanthan Gum
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Guar Gum Powder
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Carboxymethyl Guar Gum
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Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
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.
Dextran Powder
Dextran is a bacterial polysaccharide used in pharmaceuticals as plasma volume expander. HTS 3913.90.20 covers this microbial derivative in primary form.