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Elastomeric Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesive Resin from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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