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Biaxially Oriented PET (BOPET) Base Resin from Japan

Primary PET resin pellets for producing biaxially oriented films used in packaging and labels. Classified HTS 3907.69.00 as other PET in pellet form prior to orientation processing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Distinguish pellets from oriented film via form declaration and testing

Include orientation process specs in import docs

Avoid declaring as 'film-grade' if finished, shifting classification