Polypropylene Impact Copolymer (ICP) from Mexico
An impact-modified copolymer of propylene and ethylene where propylene units exceed 95% by weight, enhancing low-temperature toughness for applications like battery cases. Falls under HTS 3902.10.00.00 per subheading note (a)(1) as 'polypropylene' due to dominant monomer content. Primarily used in consumer electronics housings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Request supplier's FTIR or NMR analysis proving propylene dominance; declare exact comonomer ratios
• Pitfall: ethylene content >5% may trigger 3902.90 audit
• Ensure MSDS for hazmat compliance if granulated