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Biobased Polyurethane Resin

Renewable content polyurethane resin from bio-polyols in primary form. HTS 3909.50.5000 'Other' polyurethanes, qualified by polymer unit weight rules. For sustainable foams.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.3%+37.5%43.8%
🇲🇽Mexico6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇨🇦Canada6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3905.19.00Lower: 41.5% vs 43.8%

If polyvinyl acetate copolymer

Predominant PVA units classify under polyvinyls.

3913.90.10Lower: 37.5% vs 43.8%

If natural resin modification

Natural resin-based with PU <50% goes to 3913.

3921.12Lower: 19% vs 43.8%

If cellular bio-foam

Foamed biobased PU shifts to cellular plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Bio-content certification (e.g

• ASTM D6866) supports but doesn't change classification

• Same polymer rules apply regardless of bio-source; test monomer units