Thermoplastic Polyurethane Pellets from China
TPU pellets in primary form for injection molding of shoe soles. HTS 3909.50.5000 as 'Other' polyurethanes, confirmed by 95%+ polyurethane monomer dominance. High abrasion resistance grade.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.3%
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
• Use melt flow index and DSC analysis to prove thermoplastic polyurethane composition
• Package in moisture-proof bags; declare as 'resin pellets' to avoid parts classification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Asian TPU origins