High Viscosity PET Resin for Bottles from Germany
Poly(ethylene terephthalate) resin with a viscosity number of 78 ml/g or higher, supplied in primary pellet form for extrusion into preforms used in beverage bottles. This high IV grade ensures strength and clarity for blow-molded PET containers. Classified under 3907.61.00 due to its PET composition and specified viscosity meeting the subheading criteria.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify viscosity number via ISO 1157 testing and include certificates in documentation to confirm classification under 3907.61.00
• Ensure supplier provides detailed monomer composition to prove PET content exceeds 95% by weight per chapter notes
• Avoid misdeclaration as lower IV grades (3907.62.00) which could trigger audits and penalties