Chlorotrifluoroethylene Copolymer Pellets from Japan
ECTFE copolymer pellets from chlorotrifluoroethylene and ethylene offer corrosion resistance for pipes. Classified in HTS 3904.90.5000 as other primary polymers of halogenated olefins, with ethylene comonomer <95% preventing specific subheading.
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
• Include comonomer weight % certification showing no single unit >95% per note (a)(4)
• Distinguish bulk pellets from tubes/pipes (3917); no fittings for Free (C) rate per US note
• Avoid retail packaging >38.1x45.7cm to prevent 3921 duties per US note