PET Resin for Clear Plastic Bottles from China

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.

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

Obtain manufacturer's specification sheet confirming viscosity number between 70-78 ml/g to match HTS 3907.69.0010 exactly

Include IV test certificates from accredited labs; CBP may require verification of polymer purity >95% PET monomers

Avoid misclassification as recycled PET (3907.60); declare virgin status clearly on entry documents