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Unfilled PBT Thermoplastic Resin from Japan

Standard unfilled PBT resin suitable for extrusion and molding without glass fiber reinforcement. Meets HTS 3907.99.5010 criteria as other polyesters specifically polybutylene terephthalate ≥95% purity.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Clearly mark 'unmodified, unfilled PBT' on all documentation; test for moisture content before shipping (<0.02%); separate from compounded grades