PET Yarn Spinning Waste
Noils and waste from ring spinning PET polyester yarn production. Classifies under 3915.90.00 as PET scrap where PET units predominate.
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 waste is in fiber form and not scrap
Synthetic staple fibers of PET are classified in Chapter 55, not as waste.
If the waste is of polyethylene
This alternative applies when the scrap is of a single thermoplastic material other than PET.
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 waste is not classified as textile material of Section XI, which would exclude it from Chapter 39
• Document the polymer composition to support classification
• Check for any anti-dumping duties on PET products
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