High Clarity LDPE Resin for Packaging from Japan
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 — 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
• 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