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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit spectroscopic analysis proving >95% chlorotrifluoroethylene content to prevent misclassification
• Label shipments clearly as 'primary form fluoropolymers' to distinguish from compounded plastics