PET Strap Waste Bands
Scrap bands and trimmings from extruded polyethylene terephthalate strapping used in packaging. 3915.90.00 covers this as PET scrap where the polymer meets the predominant monomer weight 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 strap waste is of polyethylene
This alternative applies when the scrap is of a single thermoplastic material other than PET.
If the strap is in continuous lengths and not waste
Strapping in continuous form may be classified as film or strip under heading 39.20.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the strap waste is free of metal clips or other non-plastic materials
• Document the PET content to support classification
• Check if the waste qualifies for duty-free entry under trade agreements
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Acrylic Fiber Waste Pellets
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Acrylic Polymer Trimmings
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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
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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.