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Metallocene Polyethylene Resin from China

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.

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

• Catalysis method documentation differentiates from Ziegler grades

• Density/MFI specs prevent LDPE misclassification

• Patent info may support specific rulings