Transparent Polyamide Resin
Transparent polyamide resin in pellet form is a specialty amorphous polyamide used for optical lenses, fuel lines, and packaging requiring clarity. It is classified under 3908.90.00 as 'Other' polyamides because its amorphous structure and monomer composition do not align with the crystalline polyamides named in subheading 3908.10. The pellets are in primary form, suitable for moulding or extrusion.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the transparent resin is actually polyamide-12 or a copolymer where a named monomer predominates
Named polyamides and their copolymers fall under the specific subheading.
If imported as transparent film rather than resin pellets
Finished film products are classified in heading 39.20, not in primary forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide CBSA with the resin's technical datasheet, including glass transition temperature and monomer composition, to justify classification under 3908.90.00 rather than 3908.10.00
• If the resin is a blend of polyamides, be prepared to show the weight ratio of each monomer to confirm the 'Other' classification
• Consider whether the resin contains colourants or plasticizers, which may require a different statistical suffix
Related Products under Tariff item 3908.90.00
Bio-based Polyamide-4,10 Resin
Bio-based polyamide-4,10 resin beads with 95% or more monomer units from sebacic acid, falling under 'Other' polyamides in primary forms. This polyamide is not specifically named in subheading 3908.10, so it is classified as 'Other' polyamides.
Engineering Grade Trogamid CX Pellets
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Grilamid TR Transparent Polyamide Pellets
Grilamid TR pellets, a semi-crystalline copolyamide based on bis(4-amino-3-methylcyclohexyl)methane, isophthalic acid, and laurolactam, in primary granular form for extrusion and molding. As a copolymer without a single predominant monomer reaching 95%, it is classified under 'Other' polyamides.
High-Clarity Polyamide Copolymer Resin for Eyewear
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High-Viscosity Polyamide-610
Polyamide-610 pellets with high melt viscosity from hexamethylenediamine and sebacic acid, with 95% or more monomers, classified as 'Other' polyamides. This polyamide is not specifically named in subheading 3908.10, so it falls under 'Other' polyamides in primary forms.
Laurolactam-Based Transparent PA Resin Pellets
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