Oppanol B15 Polyisobutylene Resin from China

Oppanol B15 is a high molecular weight polyisobutylene resin serving as an adhesive tackifier and chewing gum base component. It qualifies for HTS 3902.20.5000 as 'Other' polyisobutylene with ≥95% isobutylene monomer content in primary slab or pellet form. This thermoplastic polymer is essential for pressure-sensitive adhesives.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Submit GPC analysis confirming molecular weight distribution; ensure no vulcanizing agents present to stay in primary forms; declare exact purity to prevent audit reclassifications