LG Chem Lupoy GP-1000 ABS Resin from Japan
Lupoy GP-1000 is a general-purpose ABS copolymer resin with acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene monomers each contributing significantly to the polymer content, meeting the 95% threshold for copolymers named in 3903.30. It is supplied in pellet form for injection molding applications like consumer electronics housings. This classification follows subheading note (a)(2) as the specified comonomer units predominate.
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
• Verify copolymer composition via supplier certificates to confirm 95% comonomer content per subheading notes; declare as primary form pellets, not compounded articles
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as finished products under Chapter 39 headings like 3926