PET Granules for Sheet Extrusion from China
Pelletized PET resin with intrinsic viscosity corresponding to 78 ml/g or higher, intended for extruding into rigid sheets for thermoforming applications like trays and displays. High melt strength from elevated IV prevents web breaks. Classified 3907.61.00 as primary PET meeting subheading specs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Test for haze and crystallinity specs that correlate with IV for quality assurance
• Declare exact diethylene glycol content; high DEG may affect copolymer status
• Separate from recycled PET imports which often fall under different environmental programs