LDPE Film Scrap

Typical applications

• Film recycling and pelletising
• Trash bags and film extrusion

Technical specification (indicative)

The 6-digit HS subheading is internationally harmonised; confirm the full national tariff line with your customs broker.

Grade definition — PE Clear Film Grade A / Grade B

Grade A: at least 95% clear or natural LDPE/LLDPE film (stretch, shrink wrap, clear bags) from commercial sources; total contaminants ≤ 5%, with labels, lightly printed film, strapping and moisture each ≤ 1%. Grade B: at least 80% clear/natural film, up to 20% coloured and printed PE film. Non-PE, metallised, multi-material and degradable-additive films, rigid plastics, foam, paper and liquids are not allowed.

Source: ReMA/ISRI Scrap Specifications Circular 2024 — Guidelines for Plastic Scrap. Summarised in our own words; the published standard prevails.

Packaging and container loading

Estimated loading quantities — subject to the material's packing density, the actual container payload and applicable transport weight limits.

Inspection and quality verification

Resin type, colour, contamination (labels, caps, other polymers, dirt, moisture) and bale condition are checked before loading, with loading photographs. Where specified in the contract, an independent inspection or a sample for testing can be agreed.

Import compliance

Since 1 January 2021 the Basel Convention plastic-waste amendments require prior informed consent for most mixed or contaminated plastic waste shipments. Clean, sorted single-polymer scrap destined for recycling (Basel entry B3011) is generally outside that requirement, but national import rules vary and some countries restrict or ban plastic scrap imports. Buyers must confirm import eligibility and permits at the destination.