Copolyester Elastomer (COPE) Pellets from Mexico
COPE pellets like Hytrel are thermoplastic elastomers combining polyester hard segments with polyether soft segments for hoses and belts. Classified 3907.99.50 as other polyesters where polyester units predominate over polyether per subheading note (a)(4).
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove polyester monomer >50% by weight via GPC analysis; specify Shore hardness for end-use verification; ensure no plasticizer content exceeding note definitions