Municipal Plastic Film and Bottle Scrap from Germany
Post-consumer plastic waste from municipal recycling streams, including HDPE bottles and LDPE films. HTS 3825.10.0100 covers this as municipal waste destined for recycling processors.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify resin codes (e.g
• PET #1, HDPE #2) and bale density in commercial invoice
• Secure state-level solid waste import approvals beyond federal EPA
• Avoid fines by testing for heavy metals leaching per TCLP method