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U.S. imports of poly(ethylene terephthalate), other (nesoi) (HS 390769) totaled $32.0M in April 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate), Other (NESOI) paid $3.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $25.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate), Other (NESOI) imports of $32.0M in April 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $27.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLower-viscosity PET grades—those not meeting the 78 mL/g threshold of heading 3907.61—are used in film, sheet, and specialty coating applications rather than bottles or textile fibers. The US schedule includes lines for viscosity between 70 and below 78 mL/g (3907690010) and for other grades at or above 78 mL/g that fall outside the higher-viscosity heading (3907690050), alongside a general line (3907690000). South Korea and Mexico are the leading US import sources. As with bottle-grade PET, antidumping duty orders may apply depending on origin, and importers should confirm scope coverage before entry.
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The 78 mL/g threshold is a hard classification boundary: product at exactly 78 mL/g falls within 3907.61 (viscosity of 78 mL/g or higher), while product below 78 mL/g falls under 3907.69. Importers should request test results from an accredited laboratory and retain them with the entry documentation. If the measurement method or result is ambiguous, a CBP binding ruling can provide certainty before large-volume shipments begin.
Film and sheet manufacturers are the primary consumers, producing biaxially oriented PET (BOPET) films used in flexible packaging, electrical insulation, and photographic substrates. Specialty coating and adhesive formulators also use lower-viscosity grades. Demand in these sectors tends to track electronics and flexible packaging production rather than beverage industry cycles.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $3.8M | $6.6M | +$2.8M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $8.4M | $62K | -$8.3M |
| CANADA | $3.0M | $3.4M | +$352K |
| THAILAND | $5.1M | -- | -$5.1M |
| BELGIUM | $1K | $4.6M | +$4.6M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3907690050 | OTHER POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE VISCOS GT= 78ML/G | $16.6M | 12.40% | $1.5M |
| 3907690010 | OTHR POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE VIS GT=70ML/G,LT78 | $15.4M | 15.39% | $2.0M |
OTHER POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE VISCOS GT= 78ML/G
OTHR POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE VIS GT=70ML/G,LT78
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3907690000 | POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE OTHER | $21.6M |
POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE OTHER
16.4M kg
ARTICLES OF PLASTICS, NESOI
HS 392690
FLOOR, WALL, ETC COVERS, VINYL CHLORIDE POLYMERS
HS 391810
TABLEWARE AND KITCHENWARE OF PLASTICS
HS 392410
SACKS & BAGS (INCL CONES) OF POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE
HS 392321
HOUSEHOLD AND TOILET ARTICLES NESOI OF PLASTICS
HS 392490
PLATES, SHEETS ETC, NON-CELL ETC, POLYMER
HS 392010
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $12.3M | $1.0M | -$11.2M |
| South Carolina | $1.1M | $6.3M | +$5.2M |
| Georgia | $6.1M | -- | -$6.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | $3.1M | $6.4M | +$3.3M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $6.6M | $808K | -$5.8M |
| LAREDO, TX | $3.6M | $3.6M | +$24K |