PVC Transparency Film
Glossy PVC film sheets for overhead projectors and lightbox displays, thin non-reinforced profile. These sheets are made from polyvinyl chloride, are non-cellular, and are not reinforced or laminated, making them classifiable under tariff item 3920.49.00 as 'Other' plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of polymers of vinyl chloride.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the film is made of polypropylene instead of PVC
Polypropylene sheets fall under a different subheading within Chapter 39.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the film is not printed with motifs that are not subsidiary to its primary use, as this could reclassify it to Chapter 49
• Ensure the PVC content meets the 95% monomer threshold for subheading classification
• Keep technical specifications available for CBSA review
Related Products under Tariff item 3920.49.00
PVC Backlit Sign Film
Translucent PVC sheets optimized for backlit advertising signs, non-reinforced construction. These sheets are made from polyvinyl chloride polymers, are non-cellular, and are not reinforced, laminated, or supported with other materials, qualifying them under tariff item 3920.49.00 as 'Other' plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of polymers of vinyl chloride.
PVC Binder Pocket Sheets
Clear, non-reinforced PVC sheets with sealed edges forming pockets for 3-ring binders, used for document protection. These sheets are made from polyvinyl chloride, are non-cellular, and are not reinforced or laminated, making them classifiable under tariff item 3920.49.00 as 'Other' plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of polymers of vinyl chloride.
PVC Clear Window Film
A thin, transparent sheet made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) polymers, used for privacy window coverings or protective films. This product is non-cellular, non-reinforced, and not laminated or supported, qualifying it under tariff item 3920.49.00 as 'Other' plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of polymers of vinyl chloride.
PVC Craft Foil Sheets
Metallic-finish PVC sheets for DIY crafts and scrapbooking, thin noncellular foil-like strips. These sheets are made from polyvinyl chloride, are non-cellular, and are not reinforced or laminated, making them classifiable under tariff item 3920.49.00 as 'Other' plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of polymers of vinyl chloride.
PVC Drafting Table Film
Non-reinforced, matte-finish PVC film sheets designed for architectural drafting and technical drawings. These sheets are made from polyvinyl chloride, are non-cellular, and are not reinforced or laminated, qualifying them under tariff item 3920.49.00 as 'Other' plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of polymers of vinyl chloride.
PVC Drawing Board Protectors
Large PVC sheets placed under artwork to protect surfaces, noncellular and flexible. These sheets are made from polyvinyl chloride, are non-cellular, and are not reinforced or laminated, making them classifiable under tariff item 3920.49.00 as 'Other' plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of polymers of vinyl chloride.