Polyterpene Thermoplastic Pellets from China
Synthetic polyterpene resins in thermoplastic pellet primary form, covered under 3911 note 3 products. 3911.90.91.10 applies as other thermoplastic, ideal for hot-melt adhesives with high tack.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis showing terpene monomer >95% to meet poly prefix rule
• Declare as 'primary pellets' not for retail to avoid 3924 household misclassification