PET Resin Grade 7940B from China
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).
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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