HS code 391239: Cellulose Ethers
- Covers:
- Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary… not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 391211 (Cellulose acetates — Non-plasticised); 391212 (Cellulose acetates — Plasticised); 391220 (Cellulose nitrates (including collodions)); and others.
- Listed US duty:
- 4.2% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms : Cellulose ethers : Other
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What 391239 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms › Cellulose ethers › Other.
This is the “other” line of heading 3912 (cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 3912 Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
4.2%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 391239
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Common questions
- What is HS code 391239?
- Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms : Cellulose ethers : Other
- What duty rates apply to 391239?
- Listed duty rates range from 4.2% across 1 country rate.
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