Solef PTFE Specialty Powder
Solef PTFE Specialty Powder is a specialty polytetrafluoroethylene powder used for 3D printing filament feedstock and specialty coatings. It is in primary form (powder) and meets the Chapter 39 definition of plastics, classified under tariff item 3904.61.00 as polytetrafluoroethylene.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is actually polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) or another fluoropolymer
Solef is a brand of PVDF, which is a fluoro-polymer other than PTFE, classified under this subheading.
If the powder is extruded into monofilament or rod form
Monofilament and rods of plastics are classified under heading 3916.
If the powder is processed into sheets or film for 3D printing
Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of other plastics are classified under heading 3920.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not a trademarked brand of a different polymer (e.g
• Solef is typically PVDF, not PTFE); verify the chemical composition
• If the product is actually polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), it would be classified under 3904.69.00 instead
• Provide the manufacturer's technical data sheet confirming PTFE content
Related Products under Tariff item 3904.61.00
Algoflon PTFE Molding Powder
Algoflon PTFE free-flow molding powder for isostatic pressing of complex shapes is classified under 3904.61.00. This primary form meets subheading purity rules with high bulk density. It is a standard industrial grade resin for precision molding.
Bronze-Filled Granular PTFE Compound
Bronze-filled granular PTFE compound, where PTFE remains the predominant polymer by weight, is a primary form of polytetrafluoroethylene. The bronze powder acts as a filler, enhancing load-bearing capacity for seals and thrust washers. It falls under tariff item 3904.61.00 as a fluoro-polymer in primary form.
Carbon-Filled Granular PTFE for Bearings
Carbon-filled granular PTFE for bearings, with carbon powder at 10-15% to improve wear resistance and conductivity, maintains over 95% PTFE monomer content. As a granular primary form, it is classified under 3904.61.00. The carbon filler does not alter the polymer's primary classification.
Ceramic-Filled Granular PTFE for Valves
Ceramic-filled granular PTFE for valves, with 20% ceramic filler for abrasion resistance, keeps PTFE as the dominant polymer. This granular primary form is classified under 3904.61.00. The ceramic additive enhances hardness without changing the polymer's tariff identity.
Extrusion-Grade PTFE Resin
Extrusion-grade polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) resin in granular form, optimized for ram extrusion into rods and profiles. It is a pure PTFE polymer in primary form, meeting the 95% monomer content rule for classification under this tariff item.
Fluon PTFE Molding Powder
Fluon brand PTFE molding powder for compression molding of bearings and seals is classified under 3904.61.00. This standard industrial grade resin meets the 95% purity rule. It is a primary form suitable for various molding processes.