PET Resin for Hot-Fill Bottles from China
Specially formulated high IV PET pellets (viscosity ≥78 ml/g) for hot-fill beverage containers that withstand thermal stress without deformation. Enhanced crystallinity control for hot-filled juices and sauces. Classified 3907.61.00 for primary PET form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Specify slow-crystallizing nucleated grades in technical data sheets
• Validate shrinkage specs confirming hot-fill processing capability
• Include thermal stability test results supporting high IV classification