LDPE-like Ethylene-Butene Copolymer Resin from China
Ethylene-butene copolymer resin mimicking LDPE properties but via copolymerization, ethylene >95% weight in pellets. For injection molding applications. Classified as ethylene copolymer under 3901.90.55.01.
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
• Differentiate from true LDPE by providing polymerization process details (gas phase vs high pressure)
• Include density range (0.918-0.935 g/cm³) matching copolymer specs