Polychlorotrifluoroethylene Pellets (PCTFE) from Japan
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 — 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
• Submit spectroscopic analysis proving >95% chlorotrifluoroethylene content to prevent misclassification
• Label shipments clearly as 'primary form fluoropolymers' to distinguish from compounded plastics