PET Resin Grade 7940B
PET Resin Grade 7940B is a high-viscosity polyethylene terephthalate polymer in primary pellet form, used primarily for manufacturing polyester fibers and yarns. It falls under HTS 3907.69.0050 as 'Other' PET in primary forms, not specifically for bottle production or film, where the PET monomer units exceed 95% by weight per subheading note (a)(1).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically for manufacturing polyethylene terephthalate film
PET resins with designated end-use for film production are classified in the specific subheading 3907.61, separate from general 'Other' PET.
If copolymer with significant vinyl chloride content
If comonomer units from vinyl chloride predominate by weight, it shifts to polyamide copolymers under Chapter 39 heading 3908 per subheading note (a)(4).
If chemically modified as hydrocarbon addition product
Heavy modifications making it a synthetic hydrocarbon resin moves it out of Chapter 39 polymers to heading 2712.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify monomer composition via lab testing to confirm PET predominates >95% by weight, avoiding reclassification under copolymer subheadings
• Provide supplier certificates of analysis (COA) showing intrinsic viscosity and primary pellet form to Customs for smooth clearance
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as recycled PET, which may shift to 3907.60 if qualifying as waste or scrap
Related Products under HTS 3907.69.00.50
Polyester Staple Fiber Resin SK Chemicals
This PET resin from SK Chemicals is optimized for melt-spinning into polyester staple fibers for textile applications like nonwovens and fillings. Classified under HTS 3907.69.0050 as other PET in primary forms (pellets), meeting the 95% PET monomer threshold without specific bottle or film designation.
Reliance Industries PET Resin P70
Reliance P70 is a general-purpose PET resin in pellet form for engineering plastics and sheeting applications beyond bottles or film. Under HTS 3907.69.0050 for other PET primary forms, with PET comprising over 95% by weight.
Alpek PET Resin ER271F
Alpek's ER271F is a standard PET pellet for general extrusion into profiles and tubes, meeting HTS 3907.69.0050 criteria for other poly(ethylene terephthalate) primary forms.
Selenis PET Polymer S10
Selenis S10 PET polymer in primary pellet form is designed for specialty fibers in automotive and geotextiles. Falls under HTS 3907.69.0050 as non-specific other PET resins.
Indorama Ventures PET Chips TR143
Indorama's TR143 PET chips are medium-viscosity pellets for strapping band and industrial yarn production. It qualifies for HTS 3907.69.0050 as other poly(ethylene terephthalate) in primary forms, distinct from packaging or film-specific grades.
Tongkun Group PET Polymer TK118
TK118 from Tongkun is a low-viscosity PET polymer pellet ideal for thin film and sheet extrusion, but not specifically designated for packaging film. Fits HTS 3907.69.0050 as other PET in primary forms per polymer content rules.