Bio-based Polyethylene Furanoate (PEF) Granules from Japan
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 — 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
• Include bio-content certification and monomer certificates; declare FDCA content percentage; test for primary form purity >97%