Saran Resin Pellets from China
Saran resin pellets are granular primary forms of polyvinylidene chloride homopolymer, trademarked for food packaging films due to high gas barrier properties. Classified under HTS 3904.50.00.00 as vinylidene chloride polymers meeting the 95% monomer rule in primary forms. Not for end-use articles like films, which shift to Chapter 39 headings like 3920.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Request supplier data sheets confirming PVDC homopolymer status to avoid reclassification; test for halide content if disputed
• Pitfall: Importing as compounded masterbatch shifts to 3904.90
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics finished goods