Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Resin from Japan
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).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify monomer composition via certificate of analysis to confirm ethylene units >95% by weight for this subheading
• Provide detailed technical data sheets showing copolymer type to avoid misclassification as generic polyethylene
• Watch for blends; if no single monomer predominates, it may shift to 'Other' under subheading rules