Harmonized System
U.S. imports of non-cellular cellulose acetate plates, sheets, film, foil & strip (HS 392073) totaled $2.8M in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Non-Cellular Cellulose Acetate Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip paid $346K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 12.44% of the $2.8M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCellulose acetate (CA) flat stock occupies a specialized niche in optical films, cigarette filter tow precursors, and photographic base materials, where its optical clarity and controlled moisture absorption are valued over synthetic alternatives. Imports enter under a single line, 3920730000, and the United Kingdom and Japan are the leading US suppliers — a supply geography reflecting the concentration of integrated CA resin-to-film production in those markets. Cellulose acetate is chemically distinct from both regenerated cellulose (heading 392071) and other cellulose derivatives such as cellulose nitrate or ethyl cellulose (heading 392079), so resin documentation is critical for correct classification. Trade professionals should also note that CA film used as a photographic base may be subject to additional end-use considerations.
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36 shipments/mo
End-use does not change the tariff classification of the flat-form material itself — all non-cellular, unreinforced cellulose acetate sheet and film classifies under 3920730000 regardless of whether it is destined for photographic, optical, or packaging use. End-use certificates may be relevant for duty drawback or certain trade programs, but they do not alter the HTS heading.
A manufacturer's certificate of analysis specifying the degree of substitution (DS) and resin chemistry is the most reliable document. Cellulose diacetate and triacetate both classify under 392073, while cellulose nitrate, ethyl cellulose, and other esterified or etherified derivatives fall under 392079. Without clear resin identification, CBP may request laboratory analysis to confirm the correct subheading.
HSChapter 39
Subheading 15 of 19 in heading 3920
Subheading 392073 · $2.8M of $560.9M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$2.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$147KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $29.3M of Non-Cellular Cellulose Acetate Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3920730000 | Plates,Etc,Noncel,N Rein,of Cellulose Acetate | $2.8M | 12.44% | 99.23% | $346K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3920730000 | Plates,Etc,Noncel,N Rein,of Cellulose Acetate | $147K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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United Kingdom and Germany together supply 65% of it. China pays 40.4% duty; Germany 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.44% of total import value.