HDPE Plastic Water Bottle from Japan
A 1-liter high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle designed for packing and conveying beverages like water. It falls under HTS 3923.30.00 as a plastic bottle used for the conveyance or packing of goods, matching the description of bottles in this subheading.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the bottle's material composition via lab testing to confirm it meets plastic classification under Chapter 39 notes
• Include detailed packing specifications and end-use declarations to avoid misclassification as household articles
• Ensure FDA compliance if intended for food or beverage contact, with proper certificates of analysis