Ethylene-Octene Copolymer Elastomer Granules from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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