Tecnoflon FOR P 4590 from China
Tecnoflon FOR P 4590 is a peroxide-curable fluoroelastomer based on vinylidene fluoride/perfluoromethyl vinyl ether copolymer (>95% comonomers). Primary form pellets for injection molding gaskets in automotive fuel systems. Elastomeric per HTS 3904.69.10.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Include cure system details (peroxide vs bisphenol) in documentation as it affects processing but not HTS
• Prevent undervaluation claims by declaring Mooney viscosity and specific gravity accurately
• Bulk shipments common; ensure container ventilation per fluoropolymer handling guidelines