Polyether Block Amide Pellets from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16.5%

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

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

Polyether Block Amide Pellets from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3907.29.00.00