PET Masterbatch Carrier High IV from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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