Post-Consumer PET Bottle Flakes from Japan
Post-consumer PET bottle flakes are recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) material, cleaned and sorted from used beverage bottles. These flakes are classified under tariff item 3915.90.00 as 'other plastics' waste because they consist of blends or contain impurities that prevent classification as a single high-purity polymer. They are used as raw material for manufacturing new plastic products such as strapping, sheet, or fiber.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
PGA flags
No agency flag on this HTS number in the CBSA Single Window matching criteria.
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the flakes are free of contaminants like metal, paper, or other plastics to avoid CBSA reclassification
• Keep documentation of the recycling process and composition to support the 'other plastics' classification
• Verify whether the flakes qualify for duty-free treatment under free trade agreements, as rates may vary by country of origin