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
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify exact relative viscosity measurement method used; provide end-use statement if questioned; monitor bimodal PE distinctions which may affect classification