Municipal Plastic Film and Bottle Scrap from Mexico
Post-consumer plastic waste from municipal recycling streams, including HDPE bottles and LDPE films, destined for recycling processors. This material is collected from households and similar sources, making it municipal waste under tariff item 3825.10.00, unless segregated into specific plastic waste headings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm the plastic scrap is not segregated by polymer type, as sorted plastics may fall under heading 3915.00.00
• Provide documentation from the municipal program showing the waste's origin
• Be aware that contaminated loads may be subject to additional CBSA inspection or reclassification