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U.S. imports of plasticized cellulose acetates in primary forms (HS 391212) totaled $97K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Plasticized Cellulose Acetates in Primary Forms paid $15K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $97K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Plasticized Cellulose Acetates in Primary Forms imports of $97K in April 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $80K.
Last updated: April 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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | -- | $141K | +$141K |
| TAIWAN | -- | $117K | +$117K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $117K | +$117K |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $97K | -- | -$97K |
| INDONESIA | -- | $88K | +$88K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3912120000 | CELLULOSE ACETATES,PLASTICIZED | $97K | 15.60% | $15K |
CELLULOSE ACETATES,PLASTICIZED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3912120000 | CELLULOSE ACETATES,PLASTICIZED | $689K |
CELLULOSE ACETATES,PLASTICIZED
136.7K kg
ARTICLES OF PLASTICS, NESOI
HS 392690
FLOOR, WALL, ETC COVERS, VINYL CHLORIDE POLYMERS
HS 391810
TABLEWARE AND KITCHENWARE OF PLASTICS
HS 392410
SACKS & BAGS (INCL CONES) OF POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE
HS 392321
HOUSEHOLD AND TOILET ARTICLES NESOI OF PLASTICS
HS 392490
PLATES, SHEETS ETC, NON-CELL ETC, POLYMER
HS 392010
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | -- | $263K | +$263K |
| New York | -- | $141K | +$141K |
| Tennessee | -- | $113K | +$113K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $372K | +$372K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | -- | $113K | +$113K |
| CHICAGO, IL | $97K | -- | -$97K |