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3912.90.00.90

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Classification path

  1. Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms
  2. Other
  3. Other

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
5.2%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
34.5%
Unit of quantity
kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, K, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 3912

About heading 3912

Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms

Heading 3912 covers cellulose and chemical cellulose derivatives in primary forms, such as powders, granules, pellets and solutions. It is split by chemical type: cellulose acetates, cellulose nitrates, cellulose ethers, and other cellulose products. The cellulose acetate and ether groups have further lines based on plasticizer content, CMC purity, or alpha-cellulose form.

Full guide to heading 3912

Products in this heading

  • Nonplasticized cellulose acetate molding pellets
  • Plasticized cellulose acetate powder
  • Collodion, a cellulose nitrate solution
  • Cellulose nitrate powder
  • Carboxymethylcellulose powder with 90% or more CMC
  • Other carboxymethylcellulose salts
  • Methyl cellulose ether powder
  • Microcrystalline cellulose powder

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for carboxymethylcellulose powder?

For carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, use 3912.31.00.10, general (MFN) 6.4%, when the product contains not less than 90% by weight of carboxymethylcellulose. Otherwise use 3912.31.00.90, general (MFN) 6.4%.

What is the duty on microcrystalline cellulose powder?

Alpha-cellulose in granular, microcrystalline or powdered forms is 3912.90.00.10, general (MFN) 5.2%.

How do I classify cellulose acetate pellets?

Classify nonplasticized cellulose acetate pellets in 3912.11.00.00, general (MFN) 5.6%, and plasticized cellulose acetate pellets in 3912.12.00.00, general (MFN) 5.6%. The plasticizer content decides between the two lines.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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