Medical Grade PP Drape Sheets
Medical-grade polypropylene drape sheets, though described as nonwoven-like, are actually cast films of propylene polymers. They are non-cellular and unsupported, making them classifiable under tariff item 3920.20.00 as sheets of polymers of propylene.
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:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the drape sheets are nonwoven fabrics, not films
Nonwoven medical drapes are classified in Chapter 56.
If the sheets are cut to shape and have finished edges for immediate use
Articles of plastics, not elsewhere specified, fall under heading 39.26.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is a film, not a nonwoven fabric, as nonwovens are classified in Chapter 56
• Ensure the sheets are not combined with absorbent layers or other materials
• Maintain sterilization certificates, as sterilization does not affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 3920.20.00
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Antistatic polypropylene film is a non-cellular sheet of propylene polymers with antistatic additives, used for packaging electronic components. The additives do not alter the base polymer classification, so it remains a product of polymers of propylene under tariff item 3920.20.00.
BOPP Clear Label Stock
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