Polychlorotrifluoroethylene Pellets PCTFE from Mexico
Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE) pellets are high-performance fluorinated polymers for chemical-resistant seals and films. Under HTS 3904.90.5000 as other primary-form polymers of halogenated olefins (chlorotrifluoroethylene), fitting 'Other' due to specific multi-halogen structure not named elsewhere.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide FTIR spectroscopy or monomer assay confirming chlorotrifluoroethylene predominance to meet subheading note (a)(1)
• Label clearly as primary pellets (<38.1cm width per US note if sheet-like) to avoid Chapter 39 article headings