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Recycled PS Bottle Flakes

Granulated flakes from post-consumer polystyrene dairy or condiment bottles, confirmed styrene polymer content for 3915.20.00.00 classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3903.11.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If extruded into primary pellets

Re-pelletized material becomes primary form in 3903.11.

3915.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If PET bottle mis-sort

Polyethylene terephthalate flakes are 3915.10, not styrene.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide washing certificates; NIR sorting verification; comply with FDA recycled plastic rules if for food contact

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