High-Density Polyethylene HDPE 5502
HDPE 5502 is a high-density polyethylene resin with a specific gravity of 0.954, produced via Ziegler-Natta polymerization for blow molding and extrusion applications. It meets HTS 3901.20.5000 as a polyethylene polymer where the ethylene monomer units contribute over 95% by weight, with specific gravity 0.94 or more, classified under 'Other' in the series.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specific gravity less than 0.94
Polyethylene with spec grav <0.94 falls under low-density polyethylene subheading 3901.10
If ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer with ≥95% comonomer units
Specific copolymers named in 3901.30 are classified there when meeting the 95% weight threshold
If containing fillers or chemically modified beyond basic polymer
Polymers not meeting pure 95% monomer criteria or chemically modified go to 'Other' in 3901.90
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify specific gravity certificate from manufacturer as it determines classification between 3901.20.10 and 3901.20.50; ensure monomer content documentation shows ≥95% ethylene units; common pitfall is misclassifying copolymer blends
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