High-Density Polyethylene HDPE 5502 from China
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 — 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
• 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