Polyether Block Amide Pellets from China
Polyether block amide (PEBA) is a thermoplastic elastomer in primary granular form, falling under HTS 3907.29.00.00 as other polyethers where the polyether segments contribute over 95% by weight to the polymer chain. Commonly used in sports shoe midsoles and medical tubing.
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
• Provide FTIR or NMR analysis proving polyether block >95% to avoid reclassification as polyamide (3908)
• Label as 'primary form - not for retail sale' to distinguish from finished products in 3926
• Check for plasticizer content; if secondary plasticizers present, confirm no impact on 3920.43 exclusion