PET Strap Waste Bands
Scrap bands and trimmings from extruded polyethylene terephthalate strapping used in packaging. HTS 3915.90.0010 covers this as PET scrap where the polymer meets the predominant monomer weight rule.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π¨π¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as reusable strapping bands
Finished plastic articles for general use fall under 3926, not waste.
If blended PET for industrial strapping
Non-pure PET blends classified by main comonomer in 'Other'.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Ensure no metal clips attached, as fittings trigger heading 3917 duties; bale tightly to meet container weight limits
β’ Pitfall: clean straps might classify as articles under 3926
Related Products under HTS 3915.90.00.10
PET Bottle Scrap Flakes
Cleaned and flaked waste material from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, typically sourced from post-consumer beverage containers. Classified under HTS 3915.90.0010 as scrap of PET plastics, meeting the chapter note requirement where PET monomer units constitute 95% or more by weight.
PET Preform Scrap
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.
Post-Consumer PET Sheet Scrap
Recycled scrap from PET thermoformed sheets used in packaging trays and clamshells. HTS 3915.90.0010 applies to this PET-dominant waste material conforming to the 95% monomer content requirement in subheading notes.
PET Fiber Waste Clippings
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.
PET Tray Scrap Flakes
Flaked waste from recycled PET food trays and blister packs, post-consumer or industrial. Meets HTS 3915.90.0010 for PET plastics scrap with 95%+ PET content as per chapter note (a)(1).
PET Film Edge Trimmings
Narrow edge trimmings and waste rolls from slitting PET films used in labels and packaging. Fits HTS 3915.90.0010 as PET parings where monomer content exceeds 95% by weight.