Polyimide Prepolymer Powder

Thermosetting polyimide prepolymer powder in primary form for aerospace composites. Under 3911.90.91.50 as NES thermosetting product, classified by predominant imide monomer units.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3904.61.00Lower: 30.8% vs 31.5%

If thermoplastic polyimides that melt

Thermoplastic variants classified as fluoropolymers or specific polys in 3904 if meltable.

6815.19.00Higher: 35% vs 31.5%

If cured into carbon fiber prepregs

Advanced composites with >50% fibers shift to 6815, not polymer primary form.

3921.90.11Higher: 39.2% vs 31.5%

If as flexible polyimide films

Processed films over 0.10mm thick classified by form in 3921.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include cure cycle instructions proving thermoset transformation from prepolymer state

Test for 95% imide content to rule out copolymer shifts per subheading note (a)(2)

Comply with ITAR if for defense applications; separate from tariff classification