Chapter 3901 — Customs Tariff Headings

3901.20.00Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more

3901.30.00Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers

3901.40.00Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94

3901.90.00Other

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Products classified under Tariff item 39.01

Alathon LDPE M6034 Packaging Resin

Alathon LDPE M6034 is a low-density polyethylene resin with a specific gravity of 0.928, supplied in primary pellet form for food packaging films and coatings. Its ethylene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight, and it is FDA compliant for direct food contact, classifying it under this tariff item.

Extrusion Coating LDPE EC-1460 High Viscosity

Extrusion Coating LDPE EC-1460 is a low-density polyethylene resin with a specific gravity of 0.920, supplied in primary pellet form. It is designed for high-speed extrusion coating of paperboard and foil, and its ethylene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight, meeting the classification criteria for this tariff item.

High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Resin HMWPE-1440

High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Resin HMWPE-1440 is a high molecular weight polyethylene with a relative viscosity of 1.50 and specific gravity below 0.94, supplied in primary pellet form. It is used for extrusion and molding applications, and its ethylene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight, classifying it under this tariff item.

High Viscosity Polyethylene HMWPE 5502 for Pipe Extrusion

High Viscosity Polyethylene HMWPE 5502 is a high molecular weight polyethylene resin with a relative viscosity of 1.55 and specific gravity of 0.918, supplied in primary pellet form. It is formulated for high-pressure pipe manufacturing, and its ethylene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight, falling under this tariff item.

LDPE 0035 Film Grade Pellets

LDPE 0035 is a film-grade low-density polyethylene with a specific gravity of 0.918, optimized for blown film applications. It is supplied in primary pellet form, and its ethylene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight, classifying it under this tariff item.

LDPE 1810 Medical Grade Resin

LDPE 1810 is a USP Class VI medical-grade polyethylene with a specific gravity of 0.919, supplied in primary pellet form for pharmaceutical packaging. Its ethylene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight, and it meets strict biocompatibility requirements, classifying it under this tariff item.

LDPE 20A Blow Molding Resin

LDPE 20A is a low-density polyethylene resin with a specific gravity of 0.920, designed for blow molding bottles and containers. It is supplied in primary pellet form, and its ethylene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight, classifying it under this tariff item.

LDPE F0018 Injection Molding Grade

LDPE F0018 is a low-density polyethylene resin with a specific gravity of 0.916, optimized for injection molding closures and caps. It is supplied in primary pellet form, and its ethylene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight, classifying it under this tariff item.

Low-Density Polyethylene LDPE 0250 Resin

Low-Density Polyethylene LDPE 0250 is a low-density polyethylene resin with a specific gravity of 0.925, produced via high-pressure polymerization. It is supplied in primary pellet form, and its ethylene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight, classifying it under this tariff item.

Low Density Polyethylene LDPE 1442 Resin for Film Extrusion

Low Density Polyethylene LDPE 1442 is a low-density polyethylene resin with a relative viscosity of 1.48 and specific gravity of 0.919, optimized for blown film production. It is supplied in primary pellet form, and its ethylene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight, classifying it under this tariff item.

Marlex LDPE HHM TR-130 Pellets

Marlex LDPE HHM TR-130 is a low-density polyethylene resin with a specific gravity of 0.926, used for trash bag and liner production. It is supplied in primary pellet form, and its ethylene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight, classifying it under this tariff item.

Medical Grade HMWPE Resin MG-1480 for Orthopedic Devices

Medical Grade HMWPE Resin MG-1480 is a high molecular weight polyethylene resin with a relative viscosity of 1.52 and specific gravity of 0.928, supplied in sterilized primary pellets. It is used for orthopedic implant production, and its ethylene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight, falling under this tariff item.

Petrothene NA 202 Rotomolding Powder

Petrothene NA 202 is a low-density polyethylene powder with a specific gravity of 0.930, used for rotational molding of tanks and playground equipment. It is supplied in primary form (powder), and its ethylene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight, classifying it under this tariff item.

Rotomolding Grade Polyethylene RES-1445 UHMW

Rotomolding Grade Polyethylene RES-1445 UHMW is an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene supplied as powder or granules with a relative viscosity of 1.60 and specific gravity of 0.930. It is used for rotational molding of industrial containers, and its ethylene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight, classifying it under this tariff item.

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMWPE Pellets GUR 4120

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene UHMWPE Pellets GUR 4120 are supplied in primary pellet form with a relative viscosity of 1.65 and specific gravity below 0.94. They are designed for rotational molding of large containers and tanks, and their ethylene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight, falling under this tariff item.

Alathon H5218 High Density PE

Alathon H5218 is a high molecular weight high-density polyethylene resin with a specific gravity of 0.953, used for film and sheet extrusion. It is an ethylene polymer in primary pellet form, meeting the density requirement of 0.94 or more. This product falls under tariff item 3901.20.00.

Bimodal HDPE Resin TR144 for Bottles

Bimodal HDPE resin TR144 is a high-density polyethylene with a specific gravity of 0.954, supplied in primary pellet form. It is an ethylene homopolymer, and despite its bimodal molecular weight distribution, it qualifies as polyethylene under heading 39.01. The product meets the density threshold of 0.94 or more, classifying it under tariff item 3901.20.00.

Borouge HE3490-LS HDPE

Borouge HE3490-LS is a high-density polyethylene pipe resin with a specific gravity of 0.949, used for pressure pipes. It is an ethylene polymer in primary form, meeting the density threshold of 0.94 or more. This product is classified under tariff item 3901.20.00.

ExxonMobil HMA016 HDPE

ExxonMobil HMA016 is a high-density polyethylene homopolymer with a specific gravity of 0.956, used for high-performance film applications. It is an ethylene polymer in primary pellet form, meeting the density requirement of 0.94 or more. This product falls under tariff item 3901.20.00.

HDPE 8000 Film Grade High Viscosity Pellets

HDPE 8000 is a high-density polyethylene resin in pellet form with a specific gravity of 0.965, designed for heavy-duty film extrusion. As an ethylene polymer with density exceeding 0.94, it is correctly classified under tariff item 3901.20.00. The high viscosity and pellet form confirm it as a primary-form plastic.

HDPE Blow Molding Grade M6020 Pellets

M6020 is a high-viscosity HDPE resin with a specific gravity of 0.954, used for blow molding large containers. It is an ethylene homopolymer in primary pellet form, meeting the density requirement of 0.94 or more. This product falls under tariff item 3901.20.00 as polyethylene of high specific gravity.

HDPE Injection Molding Grade 90H10 Pellets

90H10 HDPE resin is a high-density polyethylene with a specific gravity of 0.962, supplied in pellet form for injection molding. As an ethylene polymer with density above 0.94, it is classified under tariff item 3901.20.00. The product is in primary form, suitable for further processing.

HDPE M6000 Blow Molding Resin

HDPE M6000 is a bimodal high-density polyethylene resin with a specific gravity of 0.954, designed for blow molding large containers. It is an ethylene polymer in primary pellet form, meeting the density threshold of 0.94 or more. This product is classified under tariff item 3901.20.00.

High-Density Polyethylene HDPE 5502

HDPE 5502 is a high-density polyethylene resin with a specific gravity of 0.954, produced via Ziegler-Natta polymerization for blow molding and extrusion. It is an ethylene polymer in primary pellet form, meeting the density requirement of 0.94 or more. This product falls under tariff item 3901.20.00.

High-Density Polyethylene Resin HDPE 5502

HDPE 5502 is a high molecular weight high-density polyethylene resin with a specific gravity above 0.94, supplied in pellet form. It is an ethylene homopolymer, qualifying under tariff item 3901.20.00. The product meets the density and primary-form requirements for classification.

High Molecular Weight HDPE Pipe Grade PE100 Pellets

PE100 grade HDPE resin has a density of 0.959 and relative viscosity of 1.44 or more, used for pressure piping systems. It is an ethylene polymer in primary pellet form, meeting the specific gravity threshold of 0.94. This product is correctly classified under tariff item 3901.20.00.

LyondellBasell HDPE Icorena

LyondellBasell Icorena HDPE resins have a specific gravity of 0.951 or more, used for pipe extrusion. They are ethylene polymers in primary form, meeting the density threshold of 0.94 or more. These products are classified under tariff item 3901.20.00.

Marlex HHM TR-144 HDPE

Marlex HHM TR-144 is a high-density polyethylene blow molding resin with a specific gravity of 0.958, featuring excellent environmental stress crack resistance. It is an ethylene polymer in primary pellet form, meeting the density requirement of 0.94 or more. This product falls under tariff item 3901.20.00.

RigidEX HD5218EA Pellets

RigidEX HD5218EA is a high-density polyethylene homopolymer resin with a specific gravity of 0.952, supplied in pellet form for injection molding. It is an ethylene polymer in primary form, meeting the density threshold of 0.94 or more. This product is classified under tariff item 3901.20.00.

SABIC HDPE BM1052 Pellets

SABIC HDPE BM1052 is a high-density polyethylene resin with a specific gravity of 0.952, used for blow molded bottles and containers. It is an ethylene polymer in primary pellet form, meeting the density requirement of 0.94 or more. This product falls under tariff item 3901.20.00.

Ateva 1228 EVA Medical Grade Pellets

Ateva 1228 is a medical-grade ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer with 28% vinyl acetate, supplied as pellets for medical device extrusion. It is in primary form and falls under tariff item 3901.30.00 as an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, with ethylene as the predominant monomer.

Bynel 41E710 EVA Adhesive Resin

Bynel 41E710 is a maleic anhydride grafted ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer in pellet form, used as a tie-layer adhesive resin. It is a chemically modified EVA copolymer and falls under tariff item 3901.30.00 as an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, with the modification not changing its primary classification.

DuPont Elvax 4355 Terpolymer Blend Pellets

Elvax 4355 is a terpolymer of ethylene, vinyl acetate, and vinyl chloride, supplied as pellets in primary form. Although it contains vinyl chloride, its predominant monomer is ethylene, and the vinyl acetate content is below 50% by weight, placing it under tariff item 3901.30.00 for ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers.

Elvax 260 Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Resin

Elvax 260 is an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin with approximately 28% vinyl acetate content, supplied in pellet form as a primary plastic material. It falls under tariff item 3901.30.00 as an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, with ethylene as the predominant monomer.

Elvax 40L-03 Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate-Vinyl Chloride Terpolymer Resin

Elvax 40L-03 is a low-viscosity terpolymer of ethylene, vinyl acetate (under 50% by weight), and vinyl chloride, used in hot-melt adhesives and sealants. It is supplied in primary form and falls under tariff item 3901.30.00 as an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, given the predominant ethylene content.

Entek 1925 EVA Pellets

Entek 1925 EVA pellets are an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer in primary form, used for foam applications. It falls under tariff item 3901.30.00 as an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, with ethylene as the predominant monomer.

Escor 508 EVAC Copolymer Granules

Escor 508 is an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer with 15% vinyl acetate content, provided as free-flowing granules for compounding. It is in primary form and falls under tariff item 3901.30.00 as an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, with the comonomers contributing 95% or more by weight.

EVA 18-3 Copolymer Pellets

EVA 18-3 is a low vinyl acetate (18%) ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer in granular primary form, used for extrusion into films and foams. It falls under tariff item 3901.30.00 as an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, with the comonomers meeting the 95% content requirement.

Evatane 18-03 EVA Copolymer

Evatane 18-03 is an 18% vinyl acetate EVA copolymer in pellet form for film blowing and injection molding. It is in primary form and falls under tariff item 3901.30.00 as an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, with ethylene as the predominant monomer.

ExxonMobil Escorene UL 0028 EVA

Escorene UL 0028 is an ultra-low density EVA copolymer for blown films, used in packaging applications. It is in primary form and falls under tariff item 3901.30.00 as an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, with ethylene as the predominant monomer.

Interpolymer VX550F Terpolymer for Footwear Soles

VX550F is a specialty terpolymer of vinyl acetate (less than 50%), vinyl chloride, and ethylene, in granular form for compounding into shoe soling and conveyor belts. It is classified under tariff item 3901.30.00 as an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, with ethylene as the predominant monomer.

Levapren 800 HV Vinyl Chloride-Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene Terpolymer

Levapren 800 HV is a terpolymer of vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate (under 50% derivatives), and ethylene, in primary pellet form for cable insulation and flooring compounds. It falls under tariff item 3901.30.00 as an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, given the predominance of ethylene by weight.

Synthomer Vycar 460x90A Terpolymer Latex Powder

Synthomer Vycar 460x90A is a redispersible powder from a VA-VC-ethylene terpolymer emulsion with less than 50% VA, used in cementitious adhesives and repair mortars. It is in primary form (powder) and classified under tariff item 3901.30.00 as an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.

Ultrathene UE 649-02 Low-Density Terpolymer Pellets

Ultrathene UE 649-02 consists of ethylene-vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride terpolymer pellets for extrusion into films and foams, with VA derivatives below 50% by weight. It is in primary form and falls under tariff item 3901.30.00 as an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.

Vinnapas B 60 VF Terpolymer Emulsion Resin (Dry Powder Form)

Vinnapas B 60 VF is a spray-dried powder from a vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride-ethylene terpolymer dispersion, with less than 50% VA derivatives, used in tile adhesives and renders. It is in primary form (powder) and classified under tariff item 3901.30.00 as an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.

Agricultural Mulch Film LLDPE Pellets

Agricultural mulch film LLDPE pellets are ethylene-hexene copolymers in primary form, with a specific gravity below 0.94. They are designed for blown film extrusion to produce UV-resistant mulch films for agricultural use. The pellets meet the definition of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers under tariff item 3901.40.00.

Butene LLDPE Resin for Packaging

Butene LLDPE resin for packaging is an ethylene-1-butene copolymer in primary pellet form, with a specific gravity below 0.94. It is optimized for blown film extrusion to produce food packaging films with clarity and processability. This resin meets the tariff item's definition of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers.

Food-Grade LLDPE Copolymer Pellets

Food-grade LLDPE copolymer pellets are ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers with a specific gravity below 0.94, certified for direct food contact. They are supplied in primary pellet form for conversion into food packaging. The pellets meet the tariff item's requirements for low-density ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers.

Hexene-Comonomer LLDPE Pellets

Hexene-comonomer LLDPE pellets are high-performance ethylene-1-hexene copolymers with a specific gravity below 0.94, used for heavy-duty sacks and liners. They are supplied in virgin primary pellet form, meeting the tariff item's definition. The hexene comonomer enhances strength and tear resistance.

Industrial LLDPE Copolymer Granules

Industrial LLDPE copolymer granules are heavy-duty ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers with a specific gravity below 0.94, used for roto-molding containers and tanks. They are in primary granular form, offering impact resistance. The granules meet the tariff item's classification for low-density ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers.

Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Resin

Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) resin is an ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer produced with alpha-olefins like 1-butene or 1-hexene, with a specific gravity below 0.94. It is supplied in primary resin form, offering enhanced flexibility compared to LDPE. This resin directly matches the tariff item's scope.

Metallocene LLDPE (mLLDPE) Pellets

Metallocene LLDPE (mLLDPE) pellets are ethylene-1-octene copolymers with a narrow molecular weight distribution and a specific gravity below 0.94. They are used for superior stretch film properties and are supplied in primary pellet form. The pellets meet the tariff item's definition of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers.

Octene-Based LLDPE Granules

Octene-based LLDPE granules are ethylene-1-octene copolymers with a specific gravity below 0.94, offering high tensile strength for agricultural films. They are in primary granular form, with ethylene and octene units comprising over 95% by weight. The granules meet the tariff item's classification.

Stretch Film Grade LLDPE Resin

Stretch film grade LLDPE resin is a specialty ethylene copolymer with butene or octene, having a specific gravity below 0.94, designed for cast stretch films. It provides excellent puncture resistance and is supplied in primary resin form. The resin meets the tariff item's definition of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers.

VLDPE (Very Low Density Polyethylene) Resin

VLDPE (very low density polyethylene) resin is an ultra-low density ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer with a specific gravity below 0.94, often between 0.88 and 0.91. It is used for elastic films and sealants and is supplied in primary pellet form. The resin meets the tariff item's classification for low-density ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers.

Butene-Ethylene Copolymer Pellets (VLDPE)

VLDPE pellets from ethylene-butene copolymerization, with ethylene exceeding 95% by weight, are used for flexible films. These primary form granules enable stretch film production with enhanced puncture resistance.

Ethylene-Alpha-Olefin Copolymer Granules

Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer granules, with ethylene exceeding 95% by weight, are in primary form for blow molding. These granules provide enhanced strength for bottles and containers, leveraging the alpha-olefin comonomer for improved performance.

Ethylene-Octene Copolymer Elastomer Granules

Ethylene-octene copolymer elastomer granules, where ethylene exceeds 95% by weight, are a primary form of ethylene polymer. These granules are used in injection molding applications, leveraging their elastomeric properties for flexibility and impact resistance.

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Rubber

EPDM rubber, an elastomeric copolymer of ethylene, propylene, and a diene, has ethylene and propylene monomers contributing over 95% by weight. It is imported in primary forms for use in automotive seals, hoses, and roofing membranes.