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.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If predominantly polyethylene
Waste where polyethylene monomer units predominate by weight falls under the specific polyethylene scrap subheading.
If over 95% polystyrene
Polystyrene scrap meeting the 95% monomer threshold is classified in its dedicated subheading per chapter notes.
If mixed with paper or metal
Scrap classified as municipal waste or containing non-plastic materials shifts to residual waste headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify monomer content exceeds 95% PVC to confirm 3915.90.00 classification; obtain waste export permits from origin country
• Provide lab analysis certificates to prove non-hazardous status
• Watch for misclassification as finished PVC sheets under 3920
Related Products under HTS 3915.90.00
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
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.
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.