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3912.20.00.00 - Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) 🖩

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FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)5.2%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,K,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty34.5%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 3912.20.00.00, specifically covers cellulose nitrates, which are chemically modified cellulose compounds. This includes nitrocellulose, a highly flammable material often used in lacquers, explosives, and photographic film. Collodions, a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol and ether, are also classified here. These substances are characterized by their nitrogen content, which is a key factor in their reactivity and applications.

While this chapter covers various cellulose derivatives, 3912.20.00.00 is distinct from sibling categories such as cellulose acetates and cellulose ethers. Cellulose acetates are derived from acetic acid, and cellulose ethers are formed by replacing hydroxyl groups with ether linkages. In contrast, cellulose nitrates are characterized by the presence of nitrate groups attached to the cellulose backbone, leading to fundamentally different chemical and physical properties.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 3912.20.00.00. Classification at this level is determined by the material being a nitrate of cellulose. It is important to note that while nitrocellulose itself falls under this heading, finished articles manufactured from cellulose nitrates, such as lacquers or films, may be classified elsewhere in Chapter 39 or other chapters of the HTS, depending on their specific composition and function.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 3912.20.00.00?
HTS code 3912.20.00.00 covers Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
›What products are classified under 3912.20.00.00?
This classification covers Cellulose nitrates (including collodions). It is a subcategory of Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms: (3912).
›What is the import duty rate for 3912.20.00.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 3912.20.00.00 is 5.2%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,K,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 34.5%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 3912.20.00.00?
Imports under HTS 3912.20.00.00 are measured in kg.
›Are there special tariff programs for 3912.20.00.00?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) (duty-free treatment)., Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate. And 13 more programs.
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