Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Elastomer Pellets
EVA elastomer is a copolymer where ethylene units predominate over vinyl acetate, exceeding 95% ethylene content by weight, making it an elastomeric polymer under HTS 3901.90.10. It is imported in primary pellet form for flexible foam production in footwear. Subheading rules classify it here due to predominant ethylene monomer.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If vinyl acetate comonomer >=5% and specifically named
Named copolymers like ethylene-vinyl acetate with qualifying content fall under 3901.30 per note (a)(2), if not elastomeric.
If vinyl chloride predominates
Predominant monomer determines heading under note (a)(4) when ethylene does not lead.
If chemically modified or latex form
Processed beyond primary form into synthetic latex rubber moves to Chapter 40.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Request detailed copolymer analysis reports to prove ethylene predominance per subheading note (a)(4)
• Avoid importing masterbatched versions, which may classify under 3901.90.90
• Watch for contamination claims at customs affecting primary form status
Related Products under HTS 3901.90.10.00
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Rubber
EPDM is an elastomeric copolymer of ethylene, propylene, and a diene, with ethylene and propylene monomers contributing over 95% by weight, classified under 3901.90.10 as an elastomeric polymer of ethylene in primary form. It is supplied as pellets or granules for use in manufacturing weather-resistant seals and gaskets. This classification follows subheading note (a)(2) for named copolymers.
Ethylene-Octene Copolymer Elastomer Granules
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.
High Molecular Weight Ethylene-Butene Elastomer
An elastomeric copolymer with ethylene and 1-butene monomers, ethylene at >95% by weight, imported in primary powder or pellet form under 3901.90.10. Used in wire insulation compounding. Elastomeric designation per Chapter 39 notes distinguishes it from standard polyethylenes.
Metallocene Ethylene-Hexene Copolymer Pellets
Metallocene-catalyzed elastomer with ethylene and 1-hexene, ethylene >95%, classified elastomeric in primary pellet form under HTS 3901.90.10. Ideal for medical tubing extrusion. Chemically unmodified per subheading note (a)(3).
ExxonMobil Vistamaxx Ethylene-Propylene Elastomer
Vistamaxx is a branded semi-crystalline ethylene-propylene copolymer elastomer, ethylene predominant at >95%, in primary forms for BOPP film modification under 3901.90.10. Meets copolymer rules without diene for EPDM distinction.