Aliphatic C5/C9 Copolymer Petroleum Resin from China
This copolymer resin combines C5 aliphatic and C9 aromatic petroleum streams, with C5 predominating by weight. Per subheading note (a)(4), it classifies in 3911.10.00.00 as petroleum resin in primary form, suitable for EVA-based adhesives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.6%
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
• Submit monomer weight analysis showing C5 predominance; verify glass transition temp; common issue is incorrect copolymer naming leading to 3902 classification