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
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
• Differentiate from EPR via monomer declaration; provide Mooney viscosity
• Anti-block additives may trigger 'other' review
• Bulk bag liners prevent oil absorption