Polychlorotrifluoroethylene Pellets (PCTFE) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit spectroscopic analysis proving >95% chlorotrifluoroethylene content to prevent misclassification
• Label shipments clearly as 'primary form fluoropolymers' to distinguish from compounded plastics