Elastomeric Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesive Resin from China
Primary form thermoplastic elastomeric polyurethane resin formulated for hot-melt adhesives in packaging and footwear bonding. Its elastomeric nature provides flexible bonds; classified in 3909.50.10.00 as it meets the 95% polyurethane monomer threshold in primary granule or pellet form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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 primary resin from formulated adhesives (3929+); only uncompounded polymers qualify for 3909 classification
• Provide FTIR or NMR spectra confirming polyurethane structure and elastomeric properties during entry