Ultrathene UE 649-02 Low-Density Terpolymer Pellets from China
Ultrathene UE 649-02 consists of ethylene-vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride terpolymer pellets for extrusion into films and foams, with VA derivatives <50% by weight. Excludes aromatic monomers, fitting HTS 3901.30.20.00 precisely per chapter notes. Applied in flexible packaging and medical tubing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Request manufacturer's technical data sheet confirming terpolymer specs and primary form status
• Test for homogeneity to prevent 'mixture' claims
• Pitfall: compounded pellets may go to 3901.90 if impure