HDPE Bottle Scrap from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Separate HDPE scrap from other plastics like PET or PVC, as contamination can lead to reclassification
• Ensure bottles are crushed or baled to minimize volume and facilitate CBSA inspection
• Maintain documentation on the resin type and source to verify ethylene polymer content