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Hydrocarbon Petroleum Resin C5 from Germany

A thermoplastic resin derived from C5 petroleum byproducts, containing aromatic monomer units from its polymerization process. Classified under HTS 3911.90.25.00 as a petroleum resin in primary form, meeting the criteria for aromatic-derived thermoplastic products not elsewhere specified.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify monomer composition via lab analysis to confirm aromatic content exceeds predominant threshold per subheading note (a)(4)

• Ensure certificate of analysis specifies primary pellet or granular form, avoiding classification as compounded plastics in 3920

• Declare exact petroleum derivation to prevent misclassification under generic polymers