PET Fiber Waste Clippings from Japan
Short fiber clippings and waste from spinning polyethylene terephthalate into textile yarns or nonwovens. Classified as PET scrap under 3915.90.0010 when PET monomers predominate by weight over other units.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test for fiber length to distinguish from flock (which may go to 3915.90 other); declare exact moisture content as it affects weight-based duties
• Pitfall: textile-like presentation could lead to Chapter 56 misclassification