HTS 3912.20.00.00 · Chapter 39
Cellulose nitrates (including collodions)
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 3912.20.00.00 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 5.2%
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (A,AU,B…
- Special / FTA rate
- 34.5%
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 39
- Plastics and articles …
The verdict
At 5.2%, HTS 3912.20.00.00's general duty rate is above the median US tariff rate, higher than 73% of the 13,544 ad-valorem (percentage-based) tariff lines in the schedule.
- 5.2%
- General (MFN) rate
- 73rd pctl
- among ad-valorem lines
- Ch 39
- Plastics and articles …
About HTS 3912.20.00.00
HTS code 3912.20.00.00 classifies imports of: Cellulose nitrates (including collodions). This line sits within Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Section VII (Plastics and Rubber), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: kg. A footnote applies to this classification: See 9903.88.02.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 3912.20.00.00 is 5.2%, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,K,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 34.5% applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: See 9903.88.02. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 3912.20.00.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 5.2% | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,K,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 34.5% | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- Section
- VII: Plastics and Rubber
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- See 9903.88.02.
Related Items in Chapter 39
Having a relative viscosity of 1.44 or more
Other
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Other
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Other
Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94
Elastomeric
Ethylene copolymers
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 3912.20.00.00 classifies under Chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof), Section VII (Plastics and Rubber). The general duty rate of 5.2% applies to imports from most-favored-nation (MFN) countries, which includes the majority of US trading partners. Preferential rates under free trade agreements (such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or bilateral FTAs) may reduce or eliminate duty for qualifying imports from partner countries.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
Related
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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