High IV PET Polymer Granules from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16.5%
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
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)