HDPE Bottle Scrap from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'post-consumer HDPE scrap' with bale specifications; comply with Basel Convention for transboundary waste movement; inspect for PVC contamination which could lead to rejection