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Metallocene Ethylene-Hexene Copolymer Pellets from Japan

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).

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

• Include metallocene process disclosure but note it doesn't affect classification

• Validate FDA compliance docs for medical-grade imports

• Pitfall: pellets mistaken for finished resin products