Styrene-Modified Petroleum Resin SM-120 from China
Thermoplastic petroleum resin copolymerized with styrene, deriving >95% aromatic content from petroleum and styrene monomers. HTS 3911.90.25.00 for such other aromatic thermoplastics in primary forms.
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
• Document copolymer ratio proving aromatic predominance per note (a)(2)
• Declare as primary granules, not adhesive compounds
• Common issue: undervaluation in adhesive trade names