Polychlorotrifluoroethylene Pellets (PCTFE) from Canada
PCTFE resin in pellet form is a fluoropolymer from chlorotrifluoroethylene, fitting HTS 3904.69.5000 as 'other fluoropolymers' in primary forms. Classification follows subheading rules for polymers where the monomer exceeds 95% by weight.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit spectroscopic analysis proving >95% chlorotrifluoroethylene content to prevent misclassification
• Label shipments clearly as 'primary form fluoropolymers' to distinguish from compounded plastics