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Polybutylene for Hot Melt Adhesives from Mexico

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 — 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

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

• Use heat-stabilized packaging for pellets to prevent degradation claims