Carstabil 90 PE Polymer

Carstabil 90 PE Polymer is a thermoplastic primary form resin under HTS 3911.90.15.00, matching the exact chemical description of the aromatic carbodiimide homopolymer with polyethylene. Functions as anti-hydrolysis agent in PET bottle preforms and film extrusion, extending service life in humid environments. Polymer classification confirmed by >95% named monomer content per subheading rules.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3902Lower: 16.5% vs 35%

If for polyethylene terephthalate copolymer blends

PET copolymers classified in 3902 when PET monomer predominates; subheading note (a)(4) compares competing monomer units.

3911.90Same rate: 35%

If containing non-aromatic or unmodified aromatic monomers

Excludes products with aromatic units from specific .15 subheading, placing in general .21 category.

3204.17.20.00Lower: 31.5% vs 35%

If used as synthetic tanning agent preparation

Preparations for leather industry (3204) supersede polymer classification when primary function is tanning rather than stabilization.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Request pre-shipment CBP classification binding ruling with full chemical structure and NMR analysis

Ensure bill of lading describes as 'primary polymer forms, not articles' explicitly

Pitfall: heat history documentation needed to prove non-chemically modified status per note (a)(3)

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