HDPE Bottle Scrap from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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