High-Density Polybutene Pellets
High-density polybutene resin pellets used for piping and hot-melt adhesives. The butene-derived polymer is in primary granular form with over 95% monomer content, qualifying as an other olefin polymer under tariff item 3902.90.00.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the butene monomer purity (over 95%) to support classification
• Ensure the pellets are in primary form, not further worked
• Check if the product requires a plastic import permit from Environment and Climate Change Canada
Related Products under Tariff item 3902.90.00
Copolymer Polybutene PB-0300 MFI Pellets
Copolymer polybutene pellets with a melt flow index of 0.3 g/10min, used in film blowing applications. The butene monomer units predominate by weight, classifying it as a polymer of other olefins in primary forms under tariff item 3902.90.00.
Duraflex PB8400 Polybutene
Polybutene resin with medium melt flow index, designed for blow molding pipes. This primary form olefin polymer has butene as the predominant monomer, placing it under tariff item 3902.90.00 for other olefin polymers.
Hybrar 7310SE Polyolefin Block Copolymer
Styrenic block copolymer with an olefin midblock, used for asphalt modification. The olefin monomer units predominate by weight, classifying it as an other olefin polymer in primary form under tariff item 3902.90.00.
Indopol H-1500 Polybutene
High-viscosity liquid polybutene used in industrial lubricants. This primary liquid olefin polymer has butene units predominating, placing it under tariff item 3902.90.00 for other olefin polymers.
Isotactic Polybutene Powder
Isotactic polybutene powder, a stereoregular olefin homopolymer in primary powder form. The butene monomer purity exceeds chapter note requirements, classifying it under tariff item 3902.90.00 as an other olefin polymer.
Liquid Polybutene L-14E
Liquid polybutene with a viscosity of 140 cSt, used in lubricants and caulks. The isobutylene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight, and the product is in primary liquid form, classifying it under tariff item 3902.90.00.