Indopol L-100 Polyisobutylene
Indopol L-100 is a low molecular weight liquid polyisobutylene used as a plasticizer and lubricant additive in industrial oils and greases. It is classified under tariff item 3902.20.00 as polyisobutylene in primary liquid form, with isobutylene as the predominant monomer.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is formulated as a lubricating oil preparation.
Lubricating preparations are excluded from Chapter 39.
If the product contains polyisobutylene as a minor component in a lubricant.
Lubricating preparations with polymers are classified in Chapter 34.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the liquid polyisobutylene is not a lubricating preparation, which would fall under Chapter 27 or 34
• Provide the molecular weight and isobutylene content in documentation
• Ensure the product is in primary form (liquid) and not mixed with other additives
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