Methylcellulose Pharmaceutical Grade from China
Pharmaceutical-grade methylcellulose, a cellulose ether derivative, supplied in primary form for tablet coatings and viscosifiers. HTS 3913.90.5000 covers this modified natural polymer.
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
• Provide USP/NF compliance certificates; declare exact substitution degree per subheading notes; segregate from synthetic cellulose to prevent duty disputes