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

31.5%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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

Chemically Modified HDPE Masterbatch from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3901.90.90.00