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U.S. imports of waste, parings and scrap of plastics (nesoi) (HS 391590) totaled $7.8M in May 2026, traded with 41 countries.
Importers of Waste, Parings and Scrap of Plastics (NESOI) paid $288K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $2.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Waste, Parings and Scrap of Plastics (NESOI) imports of $7.8M in May 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.4M.
Last updated: May 2026 dataThe residual plastics scrap heading covers all polymer waste streams not captured by the ethylene, styrene, or vinyl chloride-specific headings, with the US schedule drawing a key distinction between PET plastic scrap (3915900010) and all other plastics scrap (3915900090). PET scrap — sourced heavily from Canada and Mexico — is a high-value recycling feedstock for rPET fiber, sheet, and bottle-grade resin, and its separate tariff line reflects its commercial importance in circular economy supply chains. Indonesia and Japan also appear among leading suppliers, suggesting that post-consumer PET collection and baling operations in Asia contribute meaningfully to US import volumes. Classification between this heading and heading 3915 subheadings for specific polymers requires careful identification of the resin type.
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The distinction is purely resin-based: material that is identifiably polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste or scrap classifies under 3915900010, while scrap of other polymers not covered by the ethylene, styrene, or vinyl chloride headings falls under 3915900090. Resin identification codes, certificates of analysis, or supplier declarations confirming the polymer type are the standard documentation used to support the specific PET line.
Plastics scrap from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify current Section 301 applicability for the specific HTS line — 3915900010 or 3915900090 — and check for any product exclusions that may apply to their material. Given that Section 301 lists and exclusions are updated periodically, confirming the current status with a licensed customs broker at the time of entry is advisable.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3915900090 | OTHER PLASTICS OTHER THAN PET PLASTICS | $4.3M | 3.87% | 31.06% | $168K |
| 3915900010 | OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) PLASTICS | $3.0M | 5.30% | 51.97% | $158K |
OTHER PLASTICS OTHER THAN PET PLASTICS
OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) PLASTICS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3915900090 | OTHER PLASTICS OTHER THAN PET PLASTICS | $5.3M |
| 3915900010 | OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) PLASTICS | $3.1M |
OTHER PLASTICS OTHER THAN PET PLASTICS
13.0M kg
OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) PLASTICS
9.3M 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 | $733K | $1.6M | +$879K |
| Texas | $1.3M | $609K | -$657K |
| Michigan | $345K | $738K | +$393K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DETROIT, MI | $755K | $964K | +$209K |
| PORT HURON, MI | $649K | $842K | +$193K |
| LAREDO, TX | $660K | $604K | -$56K |