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3M Scotch 8979 Filament Tape

This is a high-strength polypropylene tape reinforced with continuous glass filaments, designed for heavy-duty packaging and palletizing. It is a self-adhesive tape in rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm, made of polymers of heading 39.02 (polypropylene), and is not excluded by the tariff item's specific exclusions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Tariff	Surtaxes	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	Free	—	Free
🇲🇽Mexico	Free	—	Free
🇺🇸United States	Free	—	Free
🇩🇪Germany	Free	—	Free
🇯🇵Japan	Free	—	Free

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

3919.10.91.00Of polymers of heading 39.02, excluding of polymers of propylene; Of polymers of heading 39.04, excluding of polymers of vinyl chloride, of polymers of tetrafluoroethylene or of polyvinylidene chloride; Of polymers of heading 39.05 or 39.06; Of polymers of heading 39.07, excluding of epoxide resins, of unsaturated polyesters, or polycarbonate plates, sheets, film or strip, of a thickness of 0.08 cm or more but not exceeding 1.3 cm; Of polymers of heading 39.09, excluding of urea-formaldehyde resins, of melamine-formaldehyde resins, of phenol-formaldehyde resins or of polyurethanes; Of polymers of heading 39.11 or 39.13; Of polymers of heading 39.12, excluding of regenerated cellulose or of vulcanized fibre; Of polyvinylidene chloride to be employed in the packaging of goods for sale; Polyester or polystyrene film, of a thickness not exceeding 0.25 mm, for use in the manufacture of loud-speakers or audio-frequency electric amplifiers, record-players or magnetic tape transcribing machines, magnetic tape sound recording apparatus, tape transport mechanisms, electrical equipment of heading 85.21, 85.25, 85.26, 85.27 or 85.28, and parts of the foregoing, including transformers and inductors; Strips of polyurethane for use in the manufacture of clothing

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3919.10.20Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If the tape is made of poly(ethylene terephthalate) film or cellulose acetate

This alternative covers specific polymer films and sheets, which may apply if the tape's backing is not polypropylene.

3919.10.99Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If the tape is made of polymers not specified in other tariff items

This is the residual 'Other' item for self-adhesive tapes in rolls under 20 cm, covering polymers not listed elsewhere.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the tape's width does not exceed 20 cm to qualify for this tariff item

• Declare the polymer composition (polypropylene) accurately on customs documents

• Keep commercial invoices showing the tape's use for packaging to support classification

Related Products under Tariff item 3919.10.91

Berry Global GLS-3800 Heavy Duty Filament Tape

This is a heavy-duty filament tape with bidirectional oriented polypropylene and a glass filament grid, featuring an aggressive acrylic adhesive for pipe bundling. It is a self-adhesive tape in rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm, made of polymers of heading 39.02 (polypropylene), and fits the tariff item's scope.