PET Preform Scrap from Japan
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 — 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
• 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