High Viscosity PET Resin for Bottles from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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