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Ethylene-Octene Copolymer Pellets from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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)

Ethylene-Octene Copolymer Pellets from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3901.90.90.00