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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of cellulose & cellulose derivative plates, sheets, film, foil & strip (non-self-adhesive, unreinforced) (SITC 58228) totaled $6.3M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Cellulose & Cellulose Derivative Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip (Non-Self-Adhesive, Unreinforced) paid $904K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $6.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRegenerated cellulose film — historically marketed as cellophane — and derivatives such as cellulose acetate and cellulose triacetate (TAC) sheet represent the principal products in this heading, with TAC film serving as the dominant substrate for LCD polarizer films in display manufacturing. Unlike synthetic polymer films, cellulose-based flat forms are derived from natural cellulose feedstocks and carry distinct moisture-sensitivity and biodegradability profiles that affect storage and handling requirements. The "not elsewhere specified" qualifier confirms this heading captures cellulose derivative flat forms not assigned to a more specific classification.
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Yes — TAC film, a cellulose derivative used as the substrate for polarizer films in LCD displays, falls within this heading when imported as a non-self-adhesive, unreinforced flat form. Importers should confirm the specific HTS 10-digit line applicable to TAC film, as optical-grade specifications and end-use declarations may be relevant to classification or any applicable trade-remedy review.
From a US customs classification standpoint, biodegradability does not change the tariff heading — the chemical composition (cellulose or its derivatives) governs. However, marketing claims of biodegradability or compostability on packaging may trigger FTC Green Guides compliance considerations for the importer's downstream sales, separate from the import entry itself.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | $1.6M | $2.1M | +$515K |
| CANADA | $6K | $2.2M | +$2.2M |
| GERMANY | $1.7M | $238K | -$1.4M |
| AUSTRIA | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $898K | $12K | -$885K |
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