High Viscosity PET Resin Pellets

Granular polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin with a viscosity number of 78 ml/g or higher, used primarily for producing high-strength bottles and packaging films. This falls under HTS 3907.61.00.50 as PET in primary form meeting the specified viscosity threshold, classified as 'Other' within the high viscosity series.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3907Same rate: 41.5%

If viscosity number below 78 ml/g

Lower viscosity PET falls into the preceding subheading for film and sheet production.

3901.10.10Same rate: 41.5%

If chemically modified with significant non-PET comonomers

Modifications or copolymers not predominantly PET shift to 'Other' polymers in Chapter 39 series per subheading notes.

3907.99Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If classified as unsaturated polyester rather than PET

Different polyester types like alkyds or polyallyl esters use separate subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify intrinsic viscosity (IV) through lab testing to confirm ≥78 ml/g, as documentation is required for classification

Provide certificates of analysis showing monomer composition where PET units exceed 95% by weight per Chapter 39 notes

Avoid misdeclaration as lower viscosity PET (3907.60), which could trigger audits and penalties