Metallized PET Greenhouse Shading Film
Metallized PET greenhouse shading film is used in agricultural greenhouses to reflect sunlight and control temperature. It is a non-cellular, non-supported poly(ethylene terephthalate) film, classified under tariff item 3920.62.00.
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 cut into specific shapes for greenhouse installation and not merely in rolls
Plates, sheets and film cut to shapes other than rectangles (including squares) are classified as articles of plastics in heading 39.26.
If the film is cellular or reinforced with a scrim or other material
Cellular or reinforced film falls in heading 39.21, not 39.20.
If the film has printed patterns or designs that are not subsidiary to its shading function
Printed plastics with non-subsidiary motifs are excluded from Chapter 39 by section note 2.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the film is not reinforced, laminated or supported, as those features would move it to another heading
• Keep records of the PET monomer content (95% or more) to support classification under this tariff item
• If the film is cut to non-rectangular shapes for greenhouse installation, it may be considered an article of heading 39.26
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