Ethylene-Octene Copolymer Elastomer Granules from China
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 — 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
• 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