Ethylene Copolymer Scrap from Agricultural Film from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide FTIR spectroscopy reports confirming ethylene predominance; declare moisture content to prevent mold during transit; avoid mixing with silage-contaminated waste