Polycarbonate Sheet Scrap

Trimmings and edge scrap from polycarbonate sheet extrusion, where polycarbonate monomers exceed 95% by weight of total polymer content. Classified in 3915.90.00 as other plastic waste per chapter polymer classification rules. Commonly recycled for eyewear lenses and electronics.

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.

3920.51Lower: 16.5% vs 35%

If still in rigid sheet form

Unshredded polycarbonate sheets may be seen as finished polymethyl methacrylate alternatives under 3920.

8546.90.00Same rate: 35%

If from electrical insulators

Scrap from electrical/insulating plastic articles may fall under Chapter 85 if retaining article identity.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include FTIR spectroscopy reports verifying 95%+ polycarbonate content

โ€ข Obtain Basel Convention notifications for transboundary scrap movement

โ€ข Inspect for delamination that could trigger reclassification as defective sheets

Related Products under HTS 3915.90.00

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.

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.

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.

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

Rigid polyurethane foam waste from insulation board trimming, scrap polymers of other plastics. 3915.90.00 applies as polyurethane not separately listed. Recycled for foam rebonding.