SABIC LLDPE R50035 Pellets from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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