Municipal Plastic Film and Bottle Scrap from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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