PET Masterbatch Carrier High IV from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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