Import duty / Chapter 39 / Heading 3912
Heading 3912 covers 6 tariff lines in LoadLoom's table; 6 of them clear duty-free under USMCA for goods made in Canada, the US or Mexico. Published US and Canadian rates below, verified October 2026. Pick the line that matches your goods for the worked example and border steps.
| HS code | Goods | US duty | Canada duty | USMCA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3912.11 | Cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary forms | 5.6% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 3912.12 | Cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary forms | 5.6% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 3912.20 | Cellulose nitrates (including collodions); in primary forms | 5.2% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 3912.31 | Cellulose ethers; carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms | 6.4% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 3912.39 | Cellulose ethers; (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms | 4.2% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 3912.90 | Cellulose and its chemical derivatives; n.e.c. in item no. 3912, in primary forms | 5.2% | Free | Free with certificate |
This page is a free reference for shippers, not a customs ruling. Final classification and duty are determined by the licensed customs broker at entry, and government amounts are always billed at actual. Rates change with each tariff edition and trade action.
