Chemically Modified HDPE Masterbatch from China
HDPE masterbatch with chemical modifiers (antioxidants, UV stabilizers) at low levels for color concentration. Per subheading note (a)(3), chemically modified polymers go to 'Other' (3901.90.90.00) unless more specific. Remains ethylene polymer as base >95%.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• List all additives <5% total with CAS numbers; excess may trigger predominant comonomer analysis
• Certify as 'primary form for further processing' not ready-for-use color concentrate