Chitosan Flakes from China

Chitosan, deacetylated chitin from crustacean shells, is a natural polymer in primary flake form for water treatment and biomedical uses. HTS 3913.90.5000 for other natural polymers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
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

Certify deacetylation degree (typically >60%) for polymer status; shellfish origin requires allergen labeling if food contact; test for heavy metals