Ethylene-Alpha-Olefin Copolymer Granules
Granules of ethylene copolymerized with alpha-olefins like 1-hexene, with ethylene >95% by weight, in primary form for blow molding. Provides enhanced strength for bottles and containers. Classified here under ethylene copolymers per HTS 3901.90.55.01 and subheading rules.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If high-pressure processed polyethylene
LDPE from high-pressure polymerization is classified separately from copolymer types under 3901.20.
If supplied dissolved in hydrocarbon solvent
Polymer solutions in organic solvents fall under petroleum gases heading, not primary polymer forms.
If classed as general polyethylene, not specific copolymer
Non-specified copolymers may go to earlier 'Other' subheading if not meeting named criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include supplier specs confirming alpha-olefin comonomer levels below 5% to stay in this subheading
• Ensure granules are uncompounded primary forms; additives push to Chapter 39 other headings
Related Products under HTS 3901.90.55.01
Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Resin
LLDPE is an ethylene copolymer produced by copolymerizing ethylene with butene, hexene, or octene, where ethylene monomer units exceed 95% by weight. It is supplied in primary pellet form for extrusion into films and packaging. Classified under 3901.90.55.01 as it meets the specific ethylene copolymer criteria per subheading note (a)(2).
Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Copolymer Pellets
EVA copolymer pellets contain ethylene monomer units comprising 95% or more by weight, copolymerized with vinyl acetate for flexibility. Used in primary form for adhesives, footwear, and films. Fits 3901.90.55.01 per subheading note (a)(2) for specified ethylene copolymers.
EVA Copolymer for Hot-Melt Adhesives
Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin in primary prill form, ethylene monomers >95% by weight, optimized for hot-melt adhesive applications. Supplied uncompounded for further processing. Precisely fits HTS 3901.90.55.01 ethylene copolymers subheading.
Butene-Ethylene Copolymer Pellets (VLDPE)
Very low-density polyethylene (VLDPE) pellets from ethylene-butene copolymerization, ethylene >95% weight, for flexible films. Primary form granules enable stretch film production. Classified per 3901.90.55.01 subheading note (a)(2).
EVA Copolymer Powder for Compounding
Fine powder form of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene >95% by weight, used as base resin for masterbatches. Primary form allows dry blending before processing. Fits 3901.90.55.01 per official subheading notes.
Metallocene-Catalyzed Ethylene-Hexene Copolymer
Advanced metallocene LLDPE copolymer with ethylene and 1-hexene monomers, ethylene constituting over 95% by weight in pellet form. Offers superior clarity and strength for food packaging films. Meets 3901.90.55.01 as a qualifying ethylene copolymer.