PET Masterbatch Carrier High IV from China
High viscosity PET resin (78 ml/g+) used as carrier for color masterbatches and additives in PET processing. Maintains IV during let-down for consistent final product properties. Primary form PET under 3907.61.00 despite functional additives.
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
• Declare masterbatch pigment loading; typically under 5% doesn't affect base polymer classification
• Test diluted let-down IV to confirm carrier maintains target specification
• Label as 'PET carrier resin with additives' to clarify compounded nature