HS Code Subheading

Cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary forms

3912.11 Subheading
Section VII — Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof

About HS Code 391211

This HS code covers cellulose acetates in primary forms that have not been plasticised. Cellulose acetate is a synthetic polymer derived from cellulose, a natural polymer, and is typically traded as flakes, powders, or granules. It is valued for its transparency, rigidity, and biodegradability. Key applications include photographic film bases, textile fibers (acetate rayon), cigarette filters, and certain types of coatings and lacquers. Importers are primarily manufacturers in the textile, film, and tobacco industries. Exporters are chemical companies specializing in cellulose derivatives. The international trade is driven by demand for a versatile, bio-based polymer that offers specific performance characteristics, particularly where rigidity, clarity, and a degree of biodegradability are required without the added flexibility of plasticizers, making it a sustainable choice for various products.

Products Under This Code

Cellulose acetate flakes, Cellulose acetate powder, Cellulose diacetate, Cellulose triacetate, Acetate tow (unprocessed), Cellulose acetate granules, Cellulose acetate for film base

Real World Examples

Eastman Cellulose Acetate, Daicel Cellulose Acetate, Celanese Cellulose Acetate

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with plasticised cellulose acetates (391212) if the plasticizer content is not specified, or with other cellulose derivatives like cellulose ethers (391239) or regenerated cellulose (e.g., cellophane in 392073).

Related Codes

3912.12 Cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary forms 3912.20 Cellulose nitrates (including collodions); in primary forms 3912.31 Cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms 3912.39 Cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms 3912.90 Cellulose and its chemical derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 3912, in primary forms

Industry

This code belongs to the Plastics & Rubber industry.

Trade Overview

China, the USA, and Japan are significant producers and exporters, with global demand from textile, film, and tobacco industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 391211?

HS code 391211 covers: Cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary forms. This HS code covers cellulose acetates in primary forms that have not been plasticised. Cellulose acetate is a synthetic polymer derived from cellulose, a natural polymer, and is typically traded as flakes, powders, or granules. It is valued for its transparency, rigidity, and biodegradability. Key applications include photographic film bases, textile fibers (acetate rayon), cigarette filters, and certain types of coatings and lacquers. Importers are primarily manufacturers in the textile, film, and tobacco industries. Exporters are chemical companies specializing in cellulose derivatives. The international trade is driven by demand for a versatile, bio-based polymer that offers specific performance characteristics, particularly where rigidity, clarity, and a degree of biodegradability are required without the added flexibility of plasticizers, making it a sustainable choice for various products.

What products fall under HS code 391211?

Cellulose acetate flakes, Cellulose acetate powder, Cellulose diacetate, Cellulose triacetate, Acetate tow (unprocessed), Cellulose acetate granules, Cellulose acetate for film base

What are common misclassifications for HS code 391211?

Can be confused with plasticised cellulose acetates (391212) if the plasticizer content is not specified, or with other cellulose derivatives like cellulose ethers (391239) or regenerated cellulose (e.g., cellophane in 392073).

How is HS code 391211 structured?

HS code 391211 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (39) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.