Polyphenylene Ether Resin from China
Polyphenylene ether (PPE) resin is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic in primary pellet form, classified under HTS 3907.29.00.00 as 'other polyethers' because it consists of repeating ether linkages from its monomer units exceeding 95% by weight. It is used in automotive parts and electronics for its heat resistance.
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
• Verify polymer composition via certificate of analysis to confirm >95% ether monomer content for 3907 classification
• Ensure primary form (pellets/granules) documentation; finished articles shift to Chapter 39 headings like 3920
• Avoid misclassification as polyester by checking ether vs ester linkages in technical data sheets