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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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