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Polysulfone Pellets USP Grade

USP-grade polysulfone pellets are high-purity polyethers in primary form, classified under HTS 3907.29.00.00 due to diphenyl sulfone ether linkages exceeding 95% polymer content. Applied in medical devices and food contact membranes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3911.90Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If petroleum sulfonate copolymer

Petroleum resins with sulfonates classified in 3911, different polymer series.

3904.10.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If alkyd-modified polysulfone

Polyester modifications follow alkyd subheading per predominant comonomer.

3920.99.20.00Lower: 39.2% vs 41.5%

If pre-formed medical profiles

Finished non-cellular sheets/plates of other plastics, not primary forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include USP/EP certificates alongside polymer analysis for regulatory clearance

Specify 'primary granules' in entry docs; extruded sheets shift to 3920.51

Monitor dimensions if sheet-formed; US note limits free rates for 3921 small articles

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Polyoxypropylene Glycol Industrial Grade

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Polybutylene Ether Pellets

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