U.S. exports of Plasticized Cellulose Acetates in Primary Forms (HS 391212) totaled $1.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Plasticized Cellulose Acetates in Primary Forms paid $11K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.05% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Plasticized Cellulose Acetates in Primary Forms imports of $107K in August 2026 ran 73% above the year-to-date monthly average of $62K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPlasticized cellulose acetate — cellulose acetate compounded with plasticizers such as triacetin or diethyl phthalate — is used in injection-molded consumer goods, eyeglass frames, tool handles, and specialty coatings where flexibility and surface aesthetics matter. The Czech Republic leads US imports under this heading, followed by Italy and Sweden, reflecting established European specialty compounders that serve the eyewear and design-goods industries. Unlike its nonplasticized counterpart, this grade's processing characteristics are largely set at the primary-form stage, making plasticizer type and loading level key specification parameters for downstream converters.
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A plasticized cellulose acetate in granule, powder, or block form intended for further processing is classified as a primary form under 3912120000. Once it has been shaped into a finished or semi-finished article (e.g., a cut sheet for eyeglass frames), it may shift to a different chapter. The key test is whether the material retains the character of a polymer intermediate rather than a fabricated product.
European producers — particularly in the Czech Republic, Italy, and Sweden — have long-standing expertise in specialty cellulose acetate compounding for the eyewear and luxury goods sectors, where color consistency, surface quality, and regulatory compliance with restricted substances are paramount. These technical and brand-quality requirements create barriers that limit competition from lower-cost producers.
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Subheading 6 of 6 in heading 3912
Subheading 391212 · $1.2M of $103.1M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3912120000 | Cellulose Acetates, Plasticized | $107K | 10.05% | 100.00% | $11K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3912120000 | Cellulose Acetates, Plasticized | $1.2M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$107KYoY · free account
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$1.2MYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $639K of Plasticized Cellulose Acetates in Primary Forms and exported $11.4M.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and China together take 57% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.05% of imports for consumption.