Polyadipate Ester Resin Pellets from China
Polyadipate polyesters from adipic acid and diols, used as plasticizers and in polyurethane production, imported as primary pellets. HTS 3907.99.5050 covers these as other polyesters meeting predominant monomer criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 formulation sheets confirming no secondary plasticizers affecting subheading 3920.43 exclusions
• Classify pre-polymer forms distinctly from fully polymerized resins
• Monitor import volumes for potential anti-dumping scrutiny on adipate esters