New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Industrial PET Pellets High Viscosity from Japan

PET pellets with viscosity number 78 ml/g+, used in industrial extrusion for heavy-duty containers. HTS 3907.61.00.50 covers this as 'Other' primary PET per predominance of ethylene terephthalate units.

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

• Bulk shipments need proper ventilation to prevent moisture absorption affecting IV

• Cross-check against copolymer subheadings if comonomer >5% by weight

• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with retail sets under 3924 household exclusions