ABS Plastic Regrind Scrap

Regrind scrap from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic molding processes, including sprues, runners, and edge trimmings where ABS copolymer predominates. Falls under 3915.90.00.90 as 'other' plastics waste, classified by predominant monomer unit per subheading note (b)(1) since no specific ABS subheading exists.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3915.90.00Same rate: 35%

If predominantly polyurethane

Polyurethane waste (95%+ monomer content) uses specific subheading 3915.90.00.20 instead of general 'other'.

2712.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If contaminated with oils or hydrocarbons

Oil-contaminated plastic waste may shift to Chapter 27 as petroleum residues.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Conduct lab analysis to confirm predominant comonomer units as per subheading notes; label clearly as regrind vs. post-consumer waste

โ€ข Pitfall: importing unseparated mixed polymer scrap leading to customs holds

Related Products under HTS 3915.90.00.90

PVC Waste Scrap

Waste and scrap from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production, consisting of trimmings, rejected parts, and off-spec material where PVC monomer units predominate by weight. Classified under 3915.90.00.90 as 'other' plastic waste not specifically covered by earlier subheadings like polyethylene or polystyrene. Meets subheading note criteria for polymers not fitting specific named categories.

Post-Consumer PET Bottle Flakes

Flakes from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, cleaned and sorted post-consumer waste not qualifying as high-purity polymer under specific subheadings. Classified in 3915.90.00.90 as 'other' due to blends or impurities preventing 95% monomer purity per subheading note (a)(4).

Nylon 6,6 Fabric Scrap

Scrap cuttings and waste from polyamide-6,6 (nylon) textile or industrial fabric production, where nylon monomers contribute less than 95% due to blends. Under 3915.90.00.90 as 'other' plastic waste per subheading note (a)(1) purity threshold.

Polycarbonate Sheet Trimmings

Trimmings and edge scrap from polycarbonate sheet extrusion, classified as waste where copolymer content predominates but doesn't fit specific subheadings. 3915.90.00.90 applies per note (b)(1) for predominant monomer in series without 'other' exception.

Mixed Copolymer Plastic Scrap

Industrial scrap from copolymers like ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) where no single comonomer predominates over 95%, sorted from manufacturing overruns. Fits 3915.90.00.90 'other' via subheading note (a)(4) predominant unit rule.

Acrylic Fiber Waste Pellets

Pelletized waste from polyacrylonitrile (PAN) acrylic fiber spinning, considered scrap due to off-spec quality. 3915.90.00.90 as 'other' plastics where acrylic units predominate but purity <95%.