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Products classified under Tariff item 3901.90.00
Antistatic Ethylene Copolymer Pellets
Antistatic ethylene copolymer pellets are a primary-form ethylene polymer containing less than 2% antistatic agents, used as a resin for electronics packaging. The additives do not alter the polymer's classification as an ethylene polymer, and the chemically modified status directs it to the 'Other' tariff item under the ethylene polymers heading.
Blow Molding Grade PE Pellets
Blow molding grade polyethylene pellets are specialty ethylene polymers with an ethylene content exceeding 97%, optimized for producing bottles through blow molding. Because the product is not density-specific and does not meet the criteria for a named subheading, it is classified as 'Other' under the ethylene polymers heading.
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.
Chemically Modified HDPE Masterbatch
Chemically modified HDPE masterbatch consists of high-density polyethylene with low levels of antioxidants and UV stabilizers added for color concentration. Per the subheading notes, chemically modified polymers are classified in the 'Other' subheading unless more specifically covered, making this tariff item appropriate.
Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Resin
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) resin is an ethylene polymer chemically modified through cross-linking to enhance heat resistance for plumbing pipe applications. The chemical modification directs classification to the 'Other' tariff item under the ethylene polymers heading, as per the subheading notes.
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-Butene Copolymer Granules
Ethylene-butene copolymer granules are a plastomer grade with 97% ethylene content, used for stretch film production. Since the butene comonomer is below 5%, the product does not meet the criteria for a named copolymer subheading and is classified as 'Other' under the ethylene polymers heading.
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-Octene Copolymer Pellets
Ethylene-octene copolymer pellets contain over 95% ethylene by weight, providing elastomer properties for flexible packaging. The octene comonomer is below 5%, so the product does not qualify for a specific copolymer subheading and is classified as 'Other' under the ethylene polymers heading.
Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer Resin
Ethylene-propylene copolymer resin with 98% ethylene content is used for injection molding applications. The propylene comonomer is minor at less than 5%, so the product does not meet the prefix 'poly' requirement for a named subheading and is classified as 'Other' under the ethylene polymers heading.
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.
Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Copolymer Pellets
EVA copolymer pellets with ethylene monomer units comprising 95% or more by weight are used in adhesives, footwear, and films. These pellets are in primary form, providing flexibility and toughness for various applications.
Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Elastomer Pellets
EVA elastomer pellets, where ethylene units predominate and exceed 95% by weight, are an elastomeric polymer of ethylene. These pellets are used in flexible packaging, footwear, and adhesives, and are imported in primary form.
EVA Copolymer for Hot-Melt Adhesives
EVA copolymer resin in primary prill form, with ethylene monomers exceeding 95% by weight, is optimized for hot-melt adhesive applications. It is supplied uncompounded for further processing, ensuring consistent performance.
EVA Copolymer Powder for Compounding
EVA copolymer powder, with ethylene exceeding 95% by weight, is used as a base resin for masterbatches. This fine powder form allows dry blending before processing, making it ideal for compounding applications.
ExxonMobil Vistamaxx Ethylene-Propylene Elastomer
Vistamaxx, a semi-crystalline ethylene-propylene copolymer elastomer with ethylene predominant at over 95% by weight, is supplied in primary forms. It is used for BOPP film modification and other applications requiring elasticity and clarity.
Flame-Retardant Polyethylene Resin
Flame-retardant polyethylene resin is compounded with halogen-free flame retardants at less than 3% for wire insulation. The additives constitute a chemical modification, directing classification to the 'Other' tariff item under the ethylene polymers heading.
High-Clarity Ethylene Copolymer Pellets
High-clarity ethylene copolymer pellets are engineered for optical clarity in food trays, with an ethylene base exceeding 95%. The product does not meet the criteria for a specific subheading and is classified as 'Other' under the ethylene polymers heading.
High-Clarity Ethylene-Octene Copolymer
High-clarity ethylene-octene copolymer resin pellets, with ethylene monomers dominating at over 95% by weight, are used for optical packaging films. These pellets are in primary form, suited for cast film extrusion.
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Resin
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) resin is a polymer of ethylene with a density greater than 0.941 g/cm³, supplied in primary pellet form for extrusion and molding. Despite its density, the product is classified as 'Other' under the ethylene polymers heading because the tariff item does not distinguish by density.
High Molecular Weight Ethylene-Butene Elastomer
High molecular weight ethylene-butene elastomer, with ethylene at over 95% by weight, is imported in primary powder or pellet form. It is used in wire insulation compounding for its flexibility and thermal stability.
LDPE-like Ethylene-Butene Copolymer Resin
Ethylene-butene copolymer resin mimicking LDPE properties, with ethylene exceeding 95% by weight, is used for injection molding. These pellets are in primary form, offering a balance of flexibility and strength.
Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Resin
LLDPE resin, produced by copolymerizing ethylene with butene, hexene, or octene, has ethylene monomer units exceeding 95% by weight. It is supplied in primary pellet form for extrusion into films and packaging.
Medium-Density Polyethylene (MDPE) Pellets
Medium-density polyethylene (MDPE) pellets have a density range of 0.926-0.941 g/cm³, used for pipe and film production. The product does not qualify for a specific density-based subheading and is classified as 'Other' under the ethylene polymers heading.
Metallocene-Catalyzed Ethylene-Hexene Copolymer
Metallocene LLDPE copolymer with ethylene and 1-hexene monomers, where ethylene constitutes over 95% by weight, is in pellet form. It offers superior clarity and strength for food packaging films.
Metallocene Ethylene-Hexene Copolymer Pellets
Metallocene ethylene-hexene copolymer pellets, with ethylene exceeding 95% by weight, are an elastomeric polymer in primary form. These pellets are ideal for medical tubing extrusion due to their purity and consistency.
Metallocene Polyethylene Resin
Metallocene polyethylene resin is produced using a metallocene catalyst, resulting in a uniform molecular weight distribution for high-clarity films. The catalyst process does not create a separate subheading, so the product is classified as 'Other' under the ethylene polymers heading.
Recycled Polyethylene Resin Pellets
Recycled polyethylene resin pellets are produced from post-consumer mixed HDPE/LDPE sources, with ethylene as the predominant monomer. Recycling does not change the polymer classification, so the product is classified as 'Other' under the ethylene polymers heading.
Slip Agent Modified PE Resin
Slip agent modified PE resin is an ethylene polymer with slip agents added to achieve a low coefficient of friction for film applications. The modification directs classification to the 'Other' tariff item under the ethylene polymers heading, as per the subheading notes.
UV-Stabilized Ethylene Polymer Pellets
UV-stabilized ethylene polymer pellets are an ethylene homopolymer with less than 1% UV stabilizers for outdoor applications. The low level of additives constitutes a chemical modification per the subheading notes, directing classification to the 'Other' tariff item under the ethylene polymers heading.