Metallocene LLDPE (mLLDPE) Pellets from China
Metallocene-catalyzed LLDPE pellets are narrow molecular weight distribution ethylene copolymers with 1-octene, featuring specific gravity under 0.94 for superior stretch film properties. Used primarily in primary form before extrusion. Falls under 3901.40.00.00 as the alpha-olefin comonomer meets the 95% weight threshold.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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)
Import Tips
• Include catalyst type and comonomer ratio in documentation to distinguish from conventional LLDPE if audited
• Ensure pellets are free of contamination; CBP may inspect for recycled content affecting purity classification
• Label with exact specific gravity to prevent reclassification during entry processing