Methylcellulose Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
5.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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