Virgin PTFE Powder
Virgin PTFE Powder is a fine powder of polytetrafluoroethylene in primary form, used for compounding into other materials or as a lubricant additive. It meets the Chapter 39 definition of plastics in primary forms (powder) and is 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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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the powder is recycled or waste material, not virgin
Waste, parings and scrap of polymers of ethylene are classified under heading 3915.
If the powder is a fluoropolymer other than PTFE
Other fluoro-polymers in primary forms are classified under this subheading.
If the powder is sintered or molded into finished articles
Articles of plastics, not elsewhere specified, fall under heading 3926.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the powder is 'virgin' (not recycled or scrap), as waste and scrap of plastics are classified under heading 3915
• Provide documentation showing the PTFE monomer content is 95% or more by weight
• Declare the product as polytetrafluoroethylene in primary forms on your customs declaration
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.