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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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