Industrial Polybutylene PB-402 from China
Industrial Polybutylene PB-402 is a high molecular weight polybutylene in granular primary form, with 96.5% butene-1 content for injection molding applications. Used in flexible packaging films and sealants due to its clarity and toughness. HTS 3902.90.0010 applies as pure polybutylene per Chapter 39 polymer classification rules.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for exact polymer composition; customs may require FTIR analysis for 95% verification
• Avoid packaging that suggests finished goods to prevent reclassification under 3920-3926