High-Impact MBS Copolymer for Medical PVC from China
Phthalate-free MBS copolymer pellets optimized for medical-grade PVC applications, with verified 95%+ named comonomer content. Falls squarely under HTS 3903.90.1000 as named styrene copolymer in primary form. Provides clarity and impact resistance for IV bags and tubing.
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
• Include USP Class VI or ISO 10993 biocompatibility certificates; coordinate with FDA prior notice requirements
• Pitfall: medical claims trigger stricter CBP scrutiny - declare as industrial resin only