Saran Resin Pellets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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