Sustainable PET Resin High IV

Bio-based or recycled content PET resin maintaining viscosity number ≥78 ml/g for sustainable bottle production meeting high IV specifications. Equivalent performance to virgin resin in blow molding. HTS 3907.61.00 applies regardless of sustainability source if PET meets criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

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3907Same rate: 41.5%

If rPET for non-structural uses

Recycled PET often processed to lower IV for specific applications.

3901.10.50Same rate: 41.5%

If bio-ethylene predominant

Plant-based polyethylene classified as ethylene polymer.

3920.62.00Lower: 39.2% vs 41.5%

If rPET sheet for recycling

Reprocessed PET sheet classified as secondary form plastic.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mass balance certification for recycled content claims without changing classification

Document equivalent IV performance vs. virgin material specifications

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