Purolite C100 Cation Exchange Resin from China

Purolite C100 is a strong acid cation exchange resin based on polystyrene-divinylbenzene copolymer (from heading 3903), in primary bead form, used for water softening by exchanging calcium and magnesium ions. It falls under HTS 3914.00.60.00 as an ion-exchanger derived from polymers of headings 3901-3913, classified as 'Other' since it's not specifically named elsewhere. The polymer meets the 95% monomer content rule for polystyrene.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.9%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify polymer composition documentation to confirm it derives from headings 3901-3913 and meets 95% monomer threshold; obtain supplier certificates for ion-exchange capacity

Common pitfall: misclassifying as unfinished polymer under 3903 if not functionalized for ion-exchange

Ensure MSDS for hazardous material handling during customs