RigidEX HD5218EA Pellets

RigidEX HD5218EA is a high-density polyethylene homopolymer resin with specific gravity 0.952, supplied in pellet form for injection molding of industrial containers. Falls under HTS 3901.20.5000 as 'Other' polyethylene with spec grav ≥0.94 meeting the 95% ethylene monomer requirement.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3901.20.10Same rate: 41.5%

If lower density variants 0.94 spec grav

Density threshold separates HDPE 'Other' from LLDPE/MDPE in 3901.20.10

3910.00.00Lower: 38% vs 41.5%

If silicones rather than polyolefins

Silicones have separate heading 3910 regardless of density characteristics

3907.99Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If chemically modified with additives beyond basic polymer

Significant chemical modification moves to 'Other' polyesters or modified polymers

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include manufacturer's specification sheet with entry; distinguish from recycled content which may require different documentation; watch for misdeclaration as 3904 rubber-modified polymers

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