3M Scotch Blue Painter's Tape
A blue crepe paper-faced plastic adhesive tape designed for clean removal from painted surfaces. The plastic adhesive layer on a paper backing qualifies as a self-adhesive flat shape of plastics under heading 39.19, as it is not excluded by the chapter notes.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tape is supplied in rolls of width not exceeding 20 cm
Heading 39.19 has a specific subheading for self-adhesive products in rolls of width not exceeding 20 cm, which would apply to narrower painter's tape.
If the paper backing is the dominant material and the adhesive is subsidiary
If the product is essentially paper with a minor adhesive layer, it may fall under paper coated or impregnated with plastics in Chapter 48.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tape is classified as a self-adhesive article of plastics, not as a paper product, by confirming the adhesive layer is the primary functional element
• Declare the value accurately in Canadian dollars, as CBSA may verify the transaction value
• Keep records of the product's composition to support the classification if questioned
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