Ethylene Copolymer Scrap from Agricultural Film from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide FTIR spectroscopy reports confirming ethylene predominance; declare moisture content to prevent mold during transit; avoid mixing with silage-contaminated waste