U.S. imports of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Primary Forms (SITC 57433) totaled $144.3M in August 2026, imported from 54 countries.
Importers of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Primary Forms paid $13.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.49% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPolyethylene terephthalate — widely known in trade as PET — is a high-volume thermoplastic polyester traded in primary forms such as pellets or chips, primarily destined for bottle-grade and fiber-grade processing. PET resin is a critical upstream input for the beverage packaging and textile industries, and its trade flows are closely tied to global capacity expansions in Asia. Certain PET imports have historically been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty orders, making a thorough admissibility and scope review essential before entry. Buyers should confirm whether the specific grade (bottle-grade vs. fiber-grade) and intrinsic viscosity specification fall within the scope of any active trade remedy orders.
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1.5K import shipments a month
Yes, antidumping and countervailing duty orders have been applied to PET resin from multiple countries at various times. Importers must check the current scope of active orders with CBP and the International Trade Commission before shipment, as scope rulings can turn on intrinsic viscosity, grade, or end-use specifications.
Bottle-grade PET has a higher intrinsic viscosity and tighter color specifications suited for food-contact packaging, while fiber-grade PET is produced to lower viscosity tolerances for textile applications. This distinction can affect both classification scope under trade remedy orders and the applicable quality certifications required by downstream customers.
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Basic heading 57433 · $144.3M of $27.5B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Taiwan together supply 40% of it. Thailand pays 17.4% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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Imports
$144.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$30.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.6B of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Primary Forms and exported $335.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.