Ethylene-Octene Copolymer Elastomer Granules from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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