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.
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 certain mLLDPE specs
Metallocene LLDPE meeting narrow distribution fits 3901.10.10.
If cable insulation grade processed
Finished insulated wire/cable from resin goes to Chapter 85.
If other finished articles
Any profiled shapes/articles from metallocene PE classify in 3926.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Catalysis method documentation differentiates from Ziegler grades
• Density/MFI specs prevent LDPE misclassification
• Patent info may support specific rulings
Related Products under HTS 3901.90.90.00
Medium-Density Polyethylene (MDPE) Pellets
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
Random ethylene-propylene copolymer resin with 98% ethylene for injection molding. Falls in 3901.90.90.00 'other' as propylene comonomer minor (<5%); note (a)(1) prefix 'poly' requires 95%+ named monomer.
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.
Antistatic Ethylene Copolymer Pellets
Ethylene copolymer with antistatic agents (<2%) for electronics packaging resin. Note (a)(3) chemically modified to 3901.90.90.00 'Other'; retains ethylene polymer status.
Flame-Retardant Polyethylene Resin
PE resin compounded with halogen-free flame retardants (<3%) for wire insulation. 3901.90.90.00 per modification note (a)(3); primary form classification.
Blow Molding Grade PE Pellets
Specialty polyethylene pellets optimized for blow molding bottles, ethylene >97%. General 'other' classification 3901.90.90.00 as not density-specific.