High Clarity LDPE Resin for Packaging from China
Premium LDPE with additives for optical clarity in food packaging films, specific gravity 0.919. Classified 3901.10.5020 as it remains primary form LDPE (non-LLDPE, ethylene >95%). Not chemically modified beyond stabilization.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Confirm additives <5% and don't alter polymer classification per subheading notes
• FDA compliance docs needed for food contact grades
• Pitfall: masterbatch with colorants may classify as 3901.90