PET Foam Core Sheets from China
Lightweight cellular polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foam sheets for sandwich panel cores in aerospace and marine applications. Falls under 3921.19.00.90 as cellular sheets of other plastics (PET predominates per polymer notes).
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
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
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Confirm PET monomer units contribute 95%+ by weight per subheading note (a)(1)
• Measure dimensions; if ≤38.1cm width & ≤45.7cm length, may qualify for Free (B) rate
• Avoid classifying as table/bed/kitchen articles if marketed for end-use fabrication