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High-Density Polyethylene HDPE 5502 from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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

High-Density Polyethylene HDPE 5502 from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3901.20.50.00