High Viscosity Polyethylene HMWPE 5502 for Pipe Extrusion from China

HMWPE 5502 resin features relative viscosity 1.55, specific gravity 0.918, formulated for high-pressure pipe manufacturing. Properly classified in 3901.10.1000 as primary form polyethylene meeting the viscosity threshold and 95% ethylene monomer requirement.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)

Import Tips

Certify exact relative viscosity measurement method used; provide end-use statement if questioned; monitor bimodal PE distinctions which may affect classification