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

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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