PETG Copolymer Scrap

Scrap from glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) sheet thermoforming, where copolymer units meet note (a)(2) criteria but classified as other due to non-listed status. Under 3915.90.00 for unspecified plastic waste. Used in packaging recycling.

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%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

3907.61.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If in primary pellet form

PETG in virgin resin pellets is primary forms under 3907, not waste.

3923.10Lower: 13% vs 35%

If articles for packaging

Scrap retaining shape as plastic bottles/articles moves to 3923.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Classify copolymers by predominant monomer if not meeting specific listed criteria

โ€ข Ensure no food contact residue for regulatory compliance

โ€ข Test for glycol content to distinguish from standard PET

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PVC Waste Scrap

Waste and scrap from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production, consisting of trimmings, defective sheets, and rejected molded parts where PVC monomers constitute over 95% by weight. Classified under 3915.90.00 as plastic scrap of other plastics not specifically covered by earlier subheadings like polyethylene or polystyrene. Used primarily for recycling into new PVC products.

ABS Plastic Regrind Scrap

Granulated regrind scrap from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) manufacturing, derived from injection molding overruns and trimmings with ABS polymers predominant. Falls under 3915.90.00 for other plastic scrap not named in prior subheadings. Ideal for recycling into automotive parts.

Polycarbonate Sheet Scrap

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Nylon 6,6 Fabric Parings

Parings and cuttings from polyamide-6,6 (nylon) textile fabric production, meeting the 95% monomer threshold for named polymers. Enters under 3915.90.00 for other plastics scrap, distinct from polyamide-6 or -11 specifics. Recycled into engineering plastics.

Acrylic Polymer Trimmings

Trimmings from polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) but classified here as other acrylics not meeting specific subheadings, predominant monomer acrylics per note (b). 3915.90.00 covers these unspecified plastic scraps from signage production.

PU Foam Waste Scrap

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