Industrial PET Resin for Fiber Production from China
High viscosity PET chips (VN ≥78 ml/g) specifically compounded for melt spinning into polyester staple fibers and filament yarns. Provides superior drawability and tensile properties for textile applications. Primary form classification under 3907.61.00 based on PET composition and viscosity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm no antimony catalysts exceed specification limits affecting polymer purity classification
• Provide comparative IV data vs. textile vs. packaging grades to justify heading placement
• Watch for masterbatch blends; colorants over 5% may trigger 'Other' classification