High Strength PET for R-PET Preforms

Recycled PET resin maintaining high viscosity number (78 ml/g+) through advanced purification for recycled content preforms matching virgin performance. Enables closed-loop bottle-to-bottle recycling. HTS 3907.61.00 classification unchanged by recycled origin.

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%

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3907Same rate: 41.5%

If lower IV rPET grades

Most recycled PET processed to sheet uses reduced IV.

3915.90.00Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If Unprocessed PET bottle flake classified as plastic waste.

3920.62.00Lower: 39.2% vs 41.5%

If rPET sheet for strapping

Reprocessed recycled sheet classified as secondary plastic form.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide GC-MS analysis confirming recycled PET meets virgin IV specs

Comply with post-consumer recycled content verification programs

Document sorting and decontamination processes for CBP review

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