Polycarbonate Sheet Scrap from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FTIR spectroscopy reports verifying 95%+ polycarbonate content
• Obtain Basel Convention notifications for transboundary scrap movement
• Inspect for delamination that could trigger reclassification as defective sheets