High IV PET Polymer Granules from China
Granules of poly(ethylene terephthalate) with intrinsic viscosity number of 78 ml/g or higher, suitable for durable containers and films. Falls under HTS 3907.61.00.50 as 'Other' high-viscosity PET per Chapter 39 polymer classification rules.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Use ISO 1628 standard for IV measurement; retain lab certs for CBP review
• Segregate from low-viscosity lots during storage to prevent cross-contamination claims
• Declare exact monomer percentage to meet 95% PET rule in subheading note (a)(1)