Saran Resin Pellets
Saran resin pellets, granular primary forms of polyvinylidene chloride homopolymer, trademarked for food packaging films due to high gas barrier properties. This product falls under tariff item 3904.50.00 as a vinylidene chloride polymer in primary forms.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as film or sheet for food packaging
Finished plastic film products are classified in heading 39.20, not as primary forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pellets are in primary form and the vinylidene chloride content is at least 95% by weight
• Provide technical documentation showing the homopolymer nature for CBSA review
• Verify the product is not a solution with volatile organic solvents exceeding 50% by weight
Related Products under Tariff item 3904.50.00
Barrier Grade PVDC Resin
Barrier-grade PVDC resin in primary pellet form, composed of 98% vinylidene chloride monomer, used for pharmaceutical blister packaging. This product falls under tariff item 3904.50.00 as a vinylidene chloride polymer in primary forms, meeting the 95% monomer content threshold for classification.
Extrusion Grade Saran Polymer
Extrusion-grade Saran PVDC polymer in primary pellets for blown film lines, with 97% vinylidene chloride content. This product is classified under tariff item 3904.50.00 as a vinylidene chloride polymer in primary forms, meeting the 95% monomer threshold.
Food Grade Vinylidene Chloride Polymer
Food-grade vinylidene chloride polymer granules with 95.5% VDC monomer content, compliant with food-contact regulations for fresh produce wrap production. This product falls under tariff item 3904.50.00 as a vinylidene chloride polymer in primary forms.
High Purity VDC Homopolymer
Ultra-high purity vinylidene chloride homopolymer exceeding 99% monomer purity, in powder or granule primary form, for specialty coatings. This product is classified under tariff item 3904.50.00 as a vinylidene chloride polymer in primary forms.
Industrial PVDC Pellets
Industrial-grade PVDC pellets for heavy-duty coating applications, composed of 99% vinylidene chloride homopolymer in primary form. This product falls under tariff item 3904.50.00 as a vinylidene chloride polymer in primary forms.
Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC) Resin
Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) resin in primary form, a homopolymer where vinylidene chloride monomer constitutes 95% or more by weight, used for its exceptional barrier properties against oxygen and moisture. This product is classified under tariff item 3904.50.00.