Ethylene-Alpha-Olefin Copolymer Granules from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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