SABIC LLDPE R50035 Pellets from China
SABIC LLDPE R50035 is a butene comonomer linear low density polyethylene with specific gravity of 0.918 (<0.94) and ethylene monomers at 96.5% by weight. Classifies under HTS 3901.10.5010 as primary form LLDPE for injection molding and extrusion. Commonly used in consumer goods packaging.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Provide density certification and GPC analysis confirming LLDPE molecular structure
• Ensure packaging prevents pellet fusion that could be viewed as processing
• Common issue: misdeclaration as generic polyethylene leads to 3901.10.90 duties