High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Resin HMWPE-1440 from Germany
This is a high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE) resin with a relative viscosity of 1.50, specific gravity below 0.94, supplied in primary pellet form for extrusion and molding applications. It falls under HTS 3901.10.1000 because it is a polyethylene polymer in primary form meeting the relative viscosity criterion of 1.44 or more, as per subheading notes requiring 95% or more ethylene monomer content.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify relative viscosity certification from manufacturer as Customs may test samples; provide detailed monomer composition data showing ≥95% ethylene units; avoid misclassification by distinguishing from lower viscosity LDPE in 3901.10.50