Polyamide-12 Foil
Thin foil from polyamide-12 (laurolactam-based) for flexible packaging laminates, prior to combination. This unreinforced polyamide foil is classified under tariff item 3920.92.00, meeting purity notes, and offers high flexibility for stand-up pouches.
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 foil is a copolymer where polyamide-12 does not predominate by weight.
Copolymers not meeting the 95% threshold for a named polyamide are classified under the 'Other' subheading.
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
• Ensure the foil is not combined with other materials at the time of import, as laminates may be classified elsewhere
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing polyamide-12 content
• If the foil is printed, ensure printing is subsidiary to its primary use
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