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Plastic Pellets for US Injection Molding from Japan

Polypropylene resin pellets imported for melting and injection molding into plastic housings and components manufactured in US facilities. Qualifies under 9813.00.05.20 for articles processed into US-produced manufactured plastic products.

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

Submit molding specifications showing transformation from pellets to finished molded articles

Avoid mixing with US drawback goods per Chapter 98 US note restrictions