PET Preform Scrap from Canada
Waste parings and trimmings from manufacturing PET preforms used for blow-molding bottles. Falls under HTS 3915.90.0010 as PET scrap where the material is predominantly polyethylene terephthalate per chapter polymer classification rules.
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
• Document origin as manufacturing waste to avoid misclassification as post-consumer scrap; check for attached fittings which may alter duties under heading 3917 note
• Pitfall: uncleaned preforms could be seen as unfinished goods under 3923