Metallized PET Food Packaging Film
Metallized PET food packaging film is a flexible packaging material used for snacks and dry foods, providing barrier properties against oxygen and light. It is classified under tariff item 3920.62.00 as a non-cellular, unsupported plate, sheet, film, foil or strip of poly(ethylene terephthalate).
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 film is cellular (foamed) or reinforced with another material
Cellular or reinforced plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics are classified in heading 39.21, not 39.20.
If the film is printed with motifs, characters or pictorial representations that are not merely subsidiary to its primary use
Section note 2 of Chapter 39 excludes such printed goods, directing them to Chapter 49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the film is non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, as this determines classification under 3920.62.00
• Declare the exact thickness and width on the customs invoice to avoid delays
• If the film is printed with motifs that are not subsidiary to its primary use, it may fall in Chapter 49 instead
Related Products under Tariff item 3920.62.00
Clear PET Release Liner Film
Clear PET release liner film is a non-cellular PET film coated with silicone on one side for use as release liners in adhesive tape production. It is classified under tariff item 3920.62.00 as 'other' non-reinforced PET polyester sheets, with the silicone coating considered a chemical modification.
Gold Metallized PET Luxury Gift Wrap
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Holographic Metallized PET Gift Wrap
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Metallized PET Anti-Fog Greenhouse Film
Metallized PET film with anti-fog treatment for greenhouse covers, reflecting light while preventing condensation. This non-cellular, unsupported film is classified under 3920.62.00 as a plate, sheet, film, foil or strip of poly(ethylene terephthalate), provided the anti-fog treatment does not constitute a separate layer.
Metallized PET Archival Storage Film
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Metallized PET Bubble Barrier Film
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