Polyoctene Resin Pellets from China

Polioctene resin from 1-octene monomer provides elastomer-like properties in pellet form, classified HTS 3902.90.00 for other olefin primary polymers meeting purity notes. Used in tire compounds and wires.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31.5%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Differentiate from EPR via monomer declaration; provide Mooney viscosity

Anti-block additives may trigger 'other' review

Bulk bag liners prevent oil absorption