CAB Packaging Foil Alternative from Germany
Cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) thin noncellular sheets mimicking foil for cosmetic packaging. HTS 3920.79.5000 for other cellulose derivative strips, non-laminated.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide derivative specification sheets showing butyrate content
• Check for plasticizer levels per 3920.43 note
• Pitfall: metallic appearance leads to incorrect metal foil (76xx) claims