Branched LDPE Extrusion Grade for Pipes from China
Traditional branched LDPE resin for pipe extrusion, density 0.918, used in flexible tubing. HTS 3901.10.5020 applies to this non-linear LDPE primary form where ethylene constitutes 95%+ by weight. Distinguished from LLDPE by high-pressure polymerization process.
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
• Include polymerization process documentation (high-pressure free radical confirms non-linear LDPE)
• Test for crystallinity to differentiate from HDPE
• Ensure packaging labels specify 'LDPE except LLDPE'