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Polybutylene for Hot Melt Adhesives from China

Polybutylene for Hot Melt Adhesives is a low-viscosity polybutylene resin pellets (95.2% butene-1) in primary form, designed for packaging and bookbinding glues. Its tackiness and flexibility make it ideal for non-woven applications. Meets HTS 3902.90.0010 criteria as named polybutylene polymer.

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

Specify 'not plasticized' on docs if additives <5% to maintain classification

Use heat-stabilized packaging for pellets to prevent degradation claims