TPE Pellet Waste
Waste pellets from thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounding, classified as other plastics scrap. This waste material is classified under 3915.90.00 as scrap of other plastics, as TPE is not specifically named in heading 39.15.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the TPE composition to support classification
• Ensure the waste pellets are free from contaminants
• Verify if the waste qualifies for duty relief under recycling programs
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 with ABS polymers predominant. This waste material is classified under tariff item 3915.90.00 as scrap of other plastics, as ABS is not specifically named in heading 39.15.
Cellulose Acetate Scrap
Scrap from cellulose acetate film and sheet production, a chemically modified natural polymer. Classified under 3915.90.00 as waste of other plastics, since cellulose acetate is not specifically named in heading 39.15 and the chemical modification does not change its classification as plastic scrap.
EVA Copolymer Waste
Waste from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) film blowing, where the copolymer does not meet the 95% threshold for a named polymer. This scrap is classified under 3915.90.00 as waste of other plastics, as EVA is not specifically listed in heading 39.15.
Fluoropolymer Scrap
Trim scrap from fluorinated plastics like FEP and ETFE, which are not specifically named in heading 39.15. This waste material is classified under 3915.90.00 as scrap of other plastics, given the fluoropolymer content.
Mixed Engineering Plastic Scrap
Shredded scrap blend of polycarbonate/ABS and other engineering resins, classified by predominant monomer under other plastics. This mixed engineering plastic scrap from appliance molding is classified under 3915.90.00 as waste of other plastics.
PC/ABS Blend Regrind
Regrind from polycarbonate/ABS blend housings, classified as other plastic scrap by predominant units. This waste material from electronics or appliance housings is classified under 3915.90.00 as scrap of other plastics.