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Mercaptan Polysulfide Elastomer Base M-100

Mercaptan Polysulfide Elastomer Base M-100 is a low-viscosity primary resin for two-part sealants. Classified in HTS 3911.90.10.00 for elastomeric polysulfides, with thiol groups enabling crosslinking. Primary form ensures it stays in heading 3911, not as finished rubber.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3814.00.50Higher: 43.5% vs 37.5%

If pre-mixed as organic composite solvent

Pre-mixed chemical preparations with polymers go to 3814, not primary polymers.

3506.91Lower: 14.6% vs 37.5%

If adhesive-prepared form

Adhesives incorporating these polymers are finished products in 3506.

3901.30Lower: 17.8% vs 37.5%

If ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer variant

Specific copolymers named in 3901.30 take precedence if ≥95% named units.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Require supplier declaration of no fittings/attachments to maintain heading 3917 exclusion note applicability

• Test for polymer purity; impurities >5% may reclassify per predominant monomer rule

• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with retail sets that could invoke 3924 household exclusions

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