Flame-Retardant Elastomeric Polyurethane Resin from China
Halogen-free flame-retardant elastomeric polyurethane resin in primary form for rail/marine cable jacketing. Reactive FR additives <5% keep polyurethane at 95%+; elastomeric per 3909.50.10.00.
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
• Quantify reactive vs additive FR content; high additives shift to 3824 preparations
• UL 94 or EN 45545 certifications support classification
• Finished cables under Chapter 85 regardless of jacketing material