High-Density Polyethylene HDPE 5502 from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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