Mixed Copolymer Plastic Scrap
Industrial scrap from copolymers like ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) where no single comonomer predominates over 95%, sorted from manufacturing overruns. Fits 3915.90.00 'other' via subheading note (a)(4) predominant unit rule.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the copolymer is predominantly ethylene
Copolymers of ethylene are classified under heading 39.01 when in primary forms.
If the copolymer is predominantly vinyl acetate
Copolymers of vinyl acetate are classified under heading 39.05 when in primary forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the scrap is not in primary forms, which would shift classification
• Document the copolymer composition to support classification
• Consider the environmental import requirements for plastic waste
Related Products under Tariff item 3915.90.00
ABS Plastic Regrind Scrap
Granulated regrind scrap from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) manufacturing, derived from injection molding overruns and trimmings. The ABS polymers are predominant, and this scrap is not covered by more specific tariff items, falling under 'other plastics' waste.
Acrylic Fiber Waste Pellets
Pelletized waste from polyacrylonitrile (PAN) acrylic fiber spinning, considered scrap due to off-spec quality. Classified under 3915.90.00 as 'other' plastics where acrylic units predominate but purity is less than 95%.
Acrylic Polymer Trimmings
Trimmings from polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) production, classified as other acrylics not meeting specific subheadings. The predominant monomer is acrylic, and this scrap falls under 'other plastics' waste.
Cellulose Acetate Scrap
Scrap from cellulose acetate film and sheet production, a chemically modified polymer. As a chemically modified polymer not specifically covered elsewhere, it is classified as 'other plastics' waste.
EVA Copolymer Waste
Waste from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) film blowing, where the copolymer is not listed under a specific subheading. This scrap falls under 'other plastics' waste.
Fluoropolymer Scrap
Trim scrap from fluorinated plastics like FEP/ETFE, which are not specifically listed in the tariff. This waste falls under 'other plastics' scrap.