Sustainable PET Resin High IV from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide mass balance certification for recycled content claims without changing classification
• Document equivalent IV performance vs. virgin material specifications
• Comply with FTC green claims guidelines to avoid deceptive marketing penalties