Of polymers of ethylene
Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics: > Of polymers of ethylene
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 3915.10.00.00
LDPE Film Scrap
Waste scraps from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films used in packaging, such as shrink wrap and plastic bags, generated during manufacturing or recycling processes. Classified under HTS 3915.10.00.00 as it consists of polymers of ethylene where the ethylene monomer units contribute 95% or more by weight per subheading note (a)(1). These are clean, identifiable post-industrial scraps suitable for reprocessing into new LDPE products.
HDPE Bottle Scrap
Post-consumer waste from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles, such as milk jugs and detergent containers, collected for recycling. Falls under 3915.10.00.00 because HDPE is a polymer of ethylene meeting the 95% monomer threshold in subheading note (a)(1), distinguishing it from copolymers or blends.
Ethylene Copolymer Scrap from Agricultural Film
Scrap from waste agricultural mulch films made primarily from ethylene copolymers like LLDPE, discarded after use. Classified in 3915.10.00.00 as the ethylene monomer units predominate by weight over other comonomers per subheading note (a)(4), ensuring proper placement among ethylene polymers.
PE Pipe Trimmings Waste
Manufacturing parings and trimmings from polyethylene pipes used in plumbing and irrigation, composed of ethylene polymers. Under HTS 3915.10.00.00 due to subheading note (a)(1) specifying polymers where ethylene units are 95%+ by weight, excluding fittings per US note to 3917.
Recycled PE Grocery Bag Scrap
Post-consumer scraps from thin-gauge polyethylene grocery bags, baled for recycling into new films. Meets 3915.10.00.00 as polymers of ethylene per purity rules in subheading note (a), common in retail waste streams.
LDPE Pellet Purge Scrap
Purge waste from LDPE pellet extrusion lines, irregular lumps from color/flavor changes in production. Classified 3915.10.00.00 for ethylene polymers meeting 95% threshold, valued for clean re-extrusion.
HDPE Drum Regrind Scrap
Regrind flakes from shredded industrial HDPE drums and barrels, post-consumer or industrial waste. Fits 3915.10.00.00 as high-purity ethylene polymer scrap per subheading notes on monomer content.
PE Foam Sheet Trimmings
Edge trimmings from expanded polyethylene (EPE) foam sheets used in packaging and insulation. Under 3915.10.00.00 as ethylene-based foam waste, confirmed by predominant monomer weight.
Irrigation Drip Tape Scrap
Waste from polyethylene drip irrigation tapes, punched and coiled remnants from agriculture. 3915.10.00.00 applies to these ethylene polymer parings.
PE Shrink Film Rolls Ends
End-of-roll scraps from PE shrink films for pallet wrapping and bundling. Pure ethylene polymers qualify under 3915.10.00.00 subheading rules.
HDPE Milk Jug Chop
Chopped flakes from recycled HDPE milk and juice jugs, natural color post-consumer waste. 3915.10.00.00 for ethylene scrap with verified composition.
LDPE Injection Molding Sprues
Runner and sprue waste from LDPE injection molding of containers and caps. Clean post-industrial scrap under 3915.10.00.00.
PE Wire Coating Scrap
Stripped insulation scrap from polyethylene-coated electrical wires and cables. Ethylene polymer waste per 3915.10.00.00.
EVA Copolymer Sheet Waste
Waste sheets from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers used in solar encapsulants, with ethylene predominant. 3915.10.00.00 per note (a)(4).
PE Geo-Membrane Scrap
Trimming waste from HDPE geo-membranes for landfill liners and ponds. Heavy-duty ethylene polymer scraps in 3915.10.00.00.