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

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

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