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Mixed Copolymer Plastic Scrap from Japan

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.

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

Use FTIR spectroscopy for classification proof; declare exact composition ratios

Pitfall: defaulting to major component without weight verification