| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3901101000 | Doc | 61.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3901105010 | Doc | 61.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926909905 | Doc | 42.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3923102000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
PET
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is a plastic resin and one of the most common types of plastic used in packaging and fibers.
Material
PET is a thermoplastic polymer, formed through the polymerization of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. It is characterized by its strength, transparency, and recyclability. Variations exist, including:
- Virgin PET: Produced directly from crude oil.
- Recycled PET (rPET): Derived from post-consumer PET waste, offering environmental benefits.
Purpose
PET serves a wide range of applications, primarily due to its versatile properties. Key purposes include:
- Packaging: Food and beverage containers (bottles, jars, trays), cosmetic packaging, and general merchandise packaging.
- Fibers: Production of polyester fabrics, clothing, carpets, and ropes.
- Films: Used in packaging, magnetic recording tape, and electrical insulation.
Function
PET's functionality stems from its inherent characteristics:
- Barrier Properties: Provides excellent resistance to moisture, gases, and odors, preserving product freshness.
- Strength & Durability: Offers high tensile strength and impact resistance.
- Transparency: Allows for clear visibility of contents.
- Lightweight: Reduces transportation costs and handling weight.
- Recyclability: Can be recycled multiple times, reducing landfill waste.
Usage Scenarios
PET is prevalent in numerous everyday applications:
- Beverage Bottles: Water bottles, soft drink bottles, juice bottles.
- Food Containers: Salad dressing bottles, peanut butter jars, microwaveable trays.
- Clothing & Textiles: Polyester shirts, fleece jackets, carpets, upholstery.
- Packaging Films: Shrink wrap, blister packs, protective films.
- Industrial Applications: Strapping tape, electrical insulation.
Common Types
- Bottle-Grade PET: Specifically designed for beverage containers, offering clarity and gas barrier properties.
- Fiber-Grade PET: Optimized for textile applications, providing strength and durability.
- Film-Grade PET: Tailored for packaging films, offering flexibility and transparency.
- Amorphous PET (APET): Clear and rigid, commonly used for blister packs and clamshell containers.
- Crystallized PET (CPET): Heat-resistant, used for microwaveable trays and oven-safe containers.
- rPET: Recycled PET, increasingly used in various applications to promote sustainability.
Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms, are relevant to the declared goods "PET". The following HS codes apply:
- 3901101000: This HS code falls under Chapter 39: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms. Specifically, it covers polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than 0.94 and a relative viscosity of 1.44 or more. The tax rate details are: a basic tariff of 6.5%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 61.5%.
- 3901105010: This HS code also falls under Chapter 39: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms. It covers polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than 0.94, but categorized as other linear low-density polyethylene. The tax rate details are: a basic tariff of 6.5%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 61.5%.
According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'PET' are limited, with only the following 2 found.