PET Preform Resin Pellets
Transparent PET pellets with 74 ml/g average viscosity for manufacturing bottle preforms used in beverage packaging. This IV specification balances preform injection and subsequent stretch blow molding performance. HTS 3907.69.0010 covers this exact PET specification in primary granular form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied as compounded masterbatch with colorants/additives
Masterbatches with significant non-PET additives (>5%) classify as other plates/products rather than pure polymer.
If copolyester with significant comonomer content
PET copolymers not meeting 95% PET monomer threshold fall under 'other polyesters' subheading.
If dissolved in hydrocarbon solvents
Polymer solutions classify under petroleum oils rather than solid primary forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include melt flow index and IV certificates; CBP often tests random samples for specification compliance
• Label packages clearly with 'PET IV 70-78 ml/g - HTS 3907.69.0010' to facilitate customs processing
• Beware of blended resins; if PET <95% by weight, reclassifies per Chapter 39 polymer notes
Related Products under HTS 3907.69.00.10
PET Resin for Clear Plastic Bottles
Granular polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin with a viscosity number of 70-78 ml/g, used primarily for blow-molding into clear beverage bottles. This specific intrinsic viscosity range ensures optimal melt strength and clarity for thin-walled containers. Classified under HTS 3907.69.0010 as PET in primary form meeting the exact viscosity specification.
Blow Molding Grade PET Chips
High-clarity PET chips with IV 72-77 ml/g designed for stretch blow molding of PET water and soda bottles. The viscosity range provides balanced stretch ratio and barrier properties essential for carbonated beverages. Falls under 3907.69.0010 as other PET in primary forms with specified intrinsic viscosity.
Food Grade PET Granules 75 IV
FDA-compliant PET granules with 75 ml/g intrinsic viscosity for safe food contact packaging applications like water bottles. Meets strict purity requirements with controlled oligomer content for direct food contact approval. Primary form PET precisely matching 3907.69.0010 viscosity parameters.
Clear Bottle Grade PET Resin
High-clarity PET resin pellets IV 71-76 ml/g optimized for sparkling clear single-serve beverage bottles. Provides excellent gas barrier and drop impact resistance in thin wall construction. 3907.69.0010 specifically covers this viscosity range of PET in primary forms.
Pharma Bottle PET Resin IV 72
Ultra-pure PET resin 72 ml/g IV for pharmaceutical packaging bottles requiring low extractables. Meets USP Class VI and EP 3.1.15 standards for drug contact materials. Primary form PET precisely specified under 3907.69.0010 viscosity classification.
PET Sheet Extrusion Resin 76 IV
PET pellets IV 76 ml/g for downstream extrusion into amorphous sheet for thermoforming trays and containers. Melt strength optimized for flat die extrusion at 260-280°C. 3907.69.0010 covers this specific viscosity range in primary form.