Polytrimethylene Terephthalate (PTT) Pellets from Germany
PTT resin pellets are a polyester produced from terephthalic acid and 1,3-propanediol, used in textiles and engineering plastics. Classified in 3907.99.5050 as it qualifies as 'other polyesters' where the ester monomers predominate by weight over other units.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis showing >95% predominant polyester monomers to comply with Chapter 39 subheading classification rules
• Label as 'primary forms' distinctly from compounded masterbatches which may require different statistical suffixes
• Check for bio-based content declarations that might affect alternative classifications under renewable polymer provisions