Wet Sanding Sheets on Vinyl Film
Water-resistant silicon carbide sheets on flexible vinyl film, used for automotive wet sanding of clear coats. The vinyl film is an 'other material' base, not textile, paper, or paperboard, so the product falls under tariff item 6805.30.00.
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 |
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- CBSA
CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) · Required
Canada Border Services Agency: CBSA CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 6801000000–6815919000).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 6805300000; Equal To 6805300000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the vinyl is backed with textile
Textile-backed abrasives are classified under 6805.10.
If the vinyl film is the primary material and abrasive is minor
Plastic films may be classified under 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
• Ensure the vinyl film is not coated with a textile layer, which would change classification
• Provide a product specification showing the vinyl base and silicon carbide grain
• If the sheets are cut to specific sizes for automotive use, verify if they are considered parts of vehicles
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