Ethylene-Octene Copolymer Pellets
Ethylene-octene copolymer with ethylene >95% by weight provides elastomer properties for flexible packaging. Classified 3901.90.90.00 as 'other' ethylene polymer since octene comonomer <5%, not meeting specific copolymer subheadings. Predominant ethylene monomer controls per note (a)(4).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | +37.5% | 44% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6.5% | +10.0% | 16.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ethylene content <95% but still ethylene-predominant
Lower series subheading 3901.90.10 may apply to copolymers not fitting higher specific entries.
If processed into synthetic rubber articles
Elastomeric copolymers made into tires/tubes classify as synthetic rubber (Chapter 40).
If higher octene content makes it polyoctene predominant
Note (a)(4) requires classification by predominant monomer; octene dominance moves to 3907.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit FTIR spectroscopy or NMR analysis proving ethylene >95% weight to stay in 3901.90
• Label clearly as 'primary form copolymer resin' to distinguish from rubber compounds (Chapter 40)
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Medium-density polyethylene pellets have a density range of 0.926-0.941 g/cm³, used for pipe and film production. Classified in 3901.90.90.00 as 'other' ethylene polymers not qualifying for specific density-based subheadings like LDPE or HDPE. Subheading notes dictate classification by predominant monomer when not fitting named polymers.
Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer Resin
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UV-Stabilized Ethylene Polymer Pellets
Ethylene homopolymer pellets with <1% UV stabilizers for outdoor applications. Chemically modified per note (a)(3) thus 3901.90.90.00 'Other'; base ethylene >95% retains polymer identity.
Metallocene Polyethylene Resin
Metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene resin with uniform molecular weight for high-clarity films. 3901.90.90.00 as 'other' ethylene polymer; catalyst process doesn't create separate subheading.
Antistatic Ethylene Copolymer Pellets
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Flame-Retardant Polyethylene Resin
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