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High Viscosity Polyethylene HMWPE 5502 for Pipe Extrusion from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

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