Ethylene-Octene Copolymer Elastomer Granules from Canada
This elastomer, often branded as Engage by Dow, features ethylene with octene comonomers where ethylene exceeds 95% by weight, classifying as elastomeric under 3901.90.10. Supplied as granules for injection molding in automotive parts. Meets primary form criteria in Chapter 39.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide technical data sheets confirming elastomeric nature and monomer ratios to CBP
• Ensure packaging labels 'primary form' to prevent misclassification as articles
• Pitfall: blending with other polymers may trigger 'other' subheading 3901.90.90