BASF ecovio PLA Primary Pellets from China

BASF ecovio is a biodegradable poly(lactic acid)-based compound in primary pellet form for film blowing and lamination, with lactic acid monomers dominating >=95% by weight. Precisely matches HTS 3907.70.00.00 as poly(lactic acid) in primary forms under subheading note (a)(1). Targets compostable bags and wraps.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31.5%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Certify compostability standard (e.g

ASTM D6400) for marketing claims; declare exact comonomer % to prevent shifts to 3907.99; use ISF for timely ocean shipments