Ethylene-Octene Copolymer Pellets from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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)