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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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)