3901.40.00.00/Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Resin/China

Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Resin from China

LLDPE resin is an ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer produced via copolymerization of ethylene with alpha-olefins like 1-butene or 1-hexene, resulting in a specific gravity below 0.94 and enhanced flexibility compared to LDPE. It is supplied in primary pellet form for conversion into films and packaging materials. Classified under HTS 3901.40.00.00 due to its specific gravity and copolymer composition meeting the 95% monomer contribution rule.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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Import Tips

• Verify specific gravity certification from manufacturer, as it must be below 0.94 for this classification; test reports may be required by CBP

• Provide detailed copolymer composition data (e.g

• % alpha-olefin) to confirm 95% ethylene-alpha-olefin content per subheading notes

• Avoid misclassification as polyethylene wax by ensuring melt index aligns with resin specs, not wax forms