Ethylene-Octene Copolymer Pellets from China
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).
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
• 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)