Methylcellulose Powder from Germany
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.
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
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