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Food-Grade LLDPE Copolymer Pellets from Mexico

Pellets of LLDPE ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer with specific gravity <0.94, certified food-safe for primary packaging conversion. Meets strict purity for direct food contact. HTS 3901.40.00.00 applies to this primary polymer form.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include FDA compliance letters and migration test data for food contact validation

• Specify 'virgin resin' to avoid waste import restrictions under 3915

• Monitor heavy metal content declarations per polymer purity standards