Ethylene-Alpha-Olefin Copolymer Granules from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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