Chapter 3915 — Customs Tariff Headings

3915.20.00Of polymers of styrene

3915.30.00Of polymers of vinyl chloride

3915.90.00Of other plastics

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Products classified under Tariff item 39.15

Ethylene Copolymer Scrap from Agricultural Film

Waste and scrap from agricultural mulch films made primarily of ethylene copolymers such as LLDPE, discarded after field use. The ethylene monomer units predominate by weight over other comonomers, qualifying this material as waste of polymers of ethylene under tariff item 3915.10.00.

EVA Copolymer Sheet Waste

Waste sheets from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers used in solar encapsulants, where ethylene is the predominant monomer by weight. This scrap is classified under tariff item 3915.10.00 as waste of polymers of ethylene, per the subheading note on copolymer classification.

HDPE Bottle Scrap

Post-consumer waste from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles, such as milk jugs and detergent containers, collected for recycling. HDPE is a polymer of ethylene with a monomer content exceeding 95%, placing this scrap under tariff item 3915.10.00.

HDPE Drum Regrind Scrap

Regrind flakes from shredded industrial HDPE drums and barrels, representing post-consumer or industrial waste. The high-purity ethylene polymer content qualifies this material as waste of polymers of ethylene under tariff item 3915.10.00.

HDPE Milk Jug Chop

Chopped flakes from recycled HDPE milk and juice jugs, natural color post-consumer waste. The material consists of high-density polyethylene, a polymer of ethylene with over 95% monomer content, placing it under tariff item 3915.10.00.

Irrigation Drip Tape Scrap

Waste from polyethylene drip irrigation tapes, including punched and coiled remnants from agricultural use. These tapes are made of ethylene polymers, and the waste qualifies under tariff item 3915.10.00 as parings and scrap of polymers of ethylene.

LDPE Film Scrap

Waste scraps from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films used in packaging, such as shrink wrap and plastic bags, generated during manufacturing or recycling. LDPE is a polymer of ethylene with over 95% monomer content, placing this scrap under tariff item 3915.10.00.

LDPE Injection Molding Sprues

Runner and sprue waste from LDPE injection molding of containers and caps, representing clean post-industrial scrap. This material is composed of low-density polyethylene, an ethylene polymer, and is classified under tariff item 3915.10.00 as waste of polymers of ethylene.

LDPE Pellet Purge Scrap

Purge waste from LDPE pellet extrusion lines, consisting of irregular lumps generated during color or grade changes in production. The material is high-purity ethylene polymer scrap, valued for clean re-extrusion, and falls under tariff item 3915.10.00.

PE Foam Sheet Trimmings

Edge trimmings from expanded polyethylene (EPE) foam sheets used in packaging and insulation. The foam is based on ethylene polymers, and the trimmings qualify as waste of polymers of ethylene under tariff item 3915.10.00.

PE Geo-Membrane Scrap

Trimming waste from HDPE geo-membranes used for landfill liners and ponds. These heavy-duty sheets are made of high-density polyethylene, and the scrap is classified under tariff item 3915.10.00 as waste of polymers of ethylene.

PE Pipe Trimmings Waste

Manufacturing parings and trimmings from polyethylene pipes used in plumbing and irrigation. The pipes are composed of ethylene polymers, and the waste falls under tariff item 3915.10.00 per the subheading note specifying polymers where ethylene units predominate.

PE Shrink Film Rolls Ends

End-of-roll scraps from PE shrink films used for pallet wrapping and bundling. These scraps consist of pure ethylene polymers, qualifying under tariff item 3915.10.00 as waste of polymers of ethylene.

PE Wire Coating Scrap

Stripped insulation scrap from polyethylene-coated electrical wires and cables. The waste consists of ethylene polymer insulation, classified under tariff item 3915.10.00 as waste of polymers of ethylene.

Recycled PE Grocery Bag Scrap

Post-consumer scraps from thin-gauge polyethylene grocery bags, baled for recycling into new films. The material meets the purity rules for polymers of ethylene, placing it under tariff item 3915.10.00 as common retail waste.

Crystal Polystyrene (GPPS) Sheet Scrap

Parings and scrap from general purpose polystyrene (GPPS) sheet production, used for CD cases and signage. This material is pure polystyrene with 100% styrene monomers, qualifying as waste, parings and scrap of polymers of styrene under tariff item 3915.20.00.

General Purpose PS Pellet Plant Purge

Purge material from GPPS pellet manufacturing lines, consisting of off-spec polystyrene that is not usable as finished product. This material is classified as waste, parings and scrap of polymers of styrene under tariff item 3915.20.00.

Polystyrene Injection Molding Runners

Solidified sprues and runners from polystyrene injection molding of toys and containers, representing pure styrene polymer waste. These are classified as waste, parings and scrap of polymers of styrene under tariff item 3915.20.00.

PS Thermoforming Regrind Flakes

Regrind flakes from closed-loop PS thermoforming operations for food trays, maintaining styrene purity for recycling. This material qualifies as waste, parings and scrap of polymers of styrene under tariff item 3915.20.00.

PS Vacuum Forming Trim Waste

Skeleton trim from vacuum forming polystyrene sheets into trays and blisters, using standard GPPS or HIPS material. This trim waste is classified under tariff item 3915.20.00 as waste, parings and scrap of polymers of styrene.

Recycled PS Bottle Flakes

Granulated flakes from post-consumer polystyrene dairy or condiment bottles, confirmed as styrene polymer content. These flakes are classified as waste, parings and scrap of polymers of styrene under tariff item 3915.20.00.

Styrene Copolymer CD Jewel Case Scrap

Broken and trimmed PS/SAN cases from optical media packaging production, where styrene is the dominant monomer. This scrap qualifies as waste, parings and scrap of polymers of styrene under tariff item 3915.20.00, provided styrene units exceed 95% by weight.

Extruded PVC Profile Rejects

Defective rejects and startup scrap from PVC profile extrusion for doors and frames, with vinyl chloride monomer units exceeding 95% of polymer weight. These materials are waste and parings of plastics, specifically polymers of vinyl chloride, and are not usable as finished products.

Flexible PVC Film Edge Trimmings

Machine-direction edge waste from blown or cast flexible PVC film production for packaging, with vinyl chloride polymers exceeding 95% by weight. These narrow strips are unsuitable for direct use and are considered waste and parings of plastics.

PVC Bottle Preform Scrap

Rejected preforms and flashings from PVC bottle blow-molding operations, consisting of pure vinyl chloride polymers (>95%). These manufacturing rejects are waste and parings of plastics, not finished bottles.

PVC Floor Tile Manufacturing Scrap

Waste parings from punching and trimming rigid PVC floor tiles, composed of >95% vinyl chloride polymers by weight. These clean factory rejects are waste and parings of plastics, not finished floor coverings.

PVC Medical Tubing Waste

Scrap from flexible PVC tubing production for medical devices, primarily vinyl chloride polymers (95%+ by weight). These clean trimmings from cutting IV bags and catheters are waste and parings of plastics.

PVC Pipe Trimmings and Cuttings

Parings and scrap generated from cutting rigid PVC pipes during production, with vinyl chloride polymers comprising over 95% by weight. These materials are waste and parings of plastics, not usable as pipes.

PVC Upholstery Trim Waste

Cuttings from flexible PVC artificial leather used in furniture upholstery, predominantly vinyl chloride polymers. These pattern-matching rejects and trimmings are waste and parings of plastics.

PVC Window Profile Scrap

Waste scraps from extruded polyvinyl chloride (PVC) profiles used in window frames, consisting primarily of rigid PVC with over 95% vinyl chloride monomer units by weight. These are waste and parings of plastics.

PVC Wire Insulation Scrap

Stripped insulation waste from PVC-coated electrical wires, predominantly polymers of vinyl chloride. This material is free from metal contamination post-stripping and is waste and parings of plastics.

Rigid PVC Sheet Edge Scrap

Edge trimmings and waste from calendared rigid PVC sheets used in signage and panels, predominantly polymers of vinyl chloride (>95% by weight). These are waste and parings of plastics, not usable as sheets.

ABS Plastic Regrind Scrap

Granulated regrind scrap from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) manufacturing, derived from injection molding overruns and trimmings with ABS polymers predominant. This waste material is classified under tariff item 3915.90.00 as scrap of other plastics, as ABS is not specifically named in heading 39.15.

Cellulose Acetate Scrap

Scrap from cellulose acetate film and sheet production, a chemically modified natural polymer. Classified under 3915.90.00 as waste of other plastics, since cellulose acetate is not specifically named in heading 39.15 and the chemical modification does not change its classification as plastic scrap.

EVA Copolymer Waste

Waste from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) film blowing, where the copolymer does not meet the 95% threshold for a named polymer. This scrap is classified under 3915.90.00 as waste of other plastics, as EVA is not specifically listed in heading 39.15.

Fluoropolymer Scrap

Trim scrap from fluorinated plastics like FEP and ETFE, which are not specifically named in heading 39.15. This waste material is classified under 3915.90.00 as scrap of other plastics, given the fluoropolymer content.

Mixed Engineering Plastic Scrap

Shredded scrap blend of polycarbonate/ABS and other engineering resins, classified by predominant monomer under other plastics. This mixed engineering plastic scrap from appliance molding is classified under 3915.90.00 as waste of other plastics.

PC/ABS Blend Regrind

Regrind from polycarbonate/ABS blend housings, classified as other plastic scrap by predominant units. This waste material from electronics or appliance housings is classified under 3915.90.00 as scrap of other plastics.

PET Bottle Scrap Flakes

Cleaned and flaked waste material from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, typically sourced from post-consumer beverage containers. This scrap is classified under 3915.90.00 as scrap of PET plastics, meeting the polymer content requirements.