Acrylic Fiber Waste Pellets from Mexico
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%.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Ensure pellets qualify as waste not primary resin; provide production waste affidavits
• Common error: confusing with virgin polymer imports