Vinyl-Functional Silicone Polymer from China
Vinyl-terminated silicone polymers are crosslinking agents for RTV silicones. Classified in HTS 3910.00.00.00 as primary silicones where siloxane units exceed 95% by weight.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Certify vinyl content <5% total weight to meet 95% siloxane threshold
• Ship in nitrogen-blanketed containers to prevent premature curing
• Include reactivity data in entry summary