HS Heading 3912
Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms
6 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 39 (Plastics and articles thereof). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39121100 | Non-Plasticised Cellulose Acetates, In Primary Forms | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 39121200 | Plasticised Cellulose Acetates, In Primary Forms | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 39122000 | Cellulose Nitrates (Incl. Collodions), In Primary Forms | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 39123100 | Carboxymethylcellulose And Its Salts, In Primary Forms | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 39123900 | Other Cellulose Ethers, In Primary Forms, Nes | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 39129000 | Cellulose And Its Chemical Derivatives, In Primary Forms, Nes | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 2,901,048,204 (5,107,917 kg) under this heading, across 6 of its 6 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 6 | 910,040 kg | BDT 470,658,092 |
| January 2026 | 5 | 902,092 kg | BDT 594,482,840 |
| February 2026 | 6 | 557,253 kg | BDT 306,144,834 |
| March 2026 | 5 | 808,753 kg | BDT 472,045,009 |
| April 2026 | 5 | 1,153,652 kg | BDT 696,709,201 |
| May 2026 | 5 | 776,127 kg | BDT 361,008,228 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
- 39123900 — Other Cellulose Ethers, In Primary Forms, Nes — BDT 148,247,332
- 39123100 — Carboxymethylcellulose And Its Salts, In Primary Forms — BDT 102,995,250
- 39129000 — Cellulose And Its Chemical Derivatives, In Primary Forms, Nes — BDT 101,393,694
- 39122000 — Cellulose Nitrates (Incl. Collodions), In Primary Forms — BDT 8,366,594
- 39121100 — Non-Plasticised Cellulose Acetates, In Primary Forms — BDT 5,358
Bonded imports. A further BDT 4,372,480 (10,139 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 0.2% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.