Polyamide Elastomer Base Resin from China
Base resin for polyamide elastomers (e.g., Pebax type) in primary form, falling under 3908.90.70.00 as other polyamides before elastomeric processing. Used in sports shoe midsoles.
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
• Distinguish from finished TPEs; primary resin stays in 3908
• Declare Shore hardness if relevant for classification review
• Partner with labs for accurate polymer ID testing