PET Masterbatch Carrier High IV from Germany
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 — 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
• 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