Polybutylene for Hot Melt Adhesives from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'not plasticized' on docs if additives <5% to maintain classification
• Use heat-stabilized packaging for pellets to prevent degradation claims