Chlorinated Polyethylene Granules CPE from China
Chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) is produced by chlorinating polyethylene, resulting in a rubbery halogenated olefin polymer used in wire insulation and hoses. Classified under HTS 3904.90.5000 as 'Other' polymers of halogenated olefins in primary forms (granules), as the chlorinated structure derives from olefin base but doesn't fit specific prefixes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
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
• Submit chlorine content analysis (typically 25-40%) to prove halogenated olefin status and primary granule form
• Avoid pitfalls by distinguishing from unmodified PE (3901.10); include chlorination process certification
• Ensure no fittings attached if hose-form, per US note on heading 3917, to prevent duty rate changes