Bio-based Polyethylene Furanoate (PEF) Granules from China
PEF is a sustainable polyester from furandicarboxylic acid and ethylene glycol for bottles and films. In 3907.99.50 as other polyesters with furanoate units predominating, distinct from petroleum-based PET.
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
• Include bio-content certification and monomer certificates; declare FDCA content percentage; test for primary form purity >97%