Ratchet Brand Fly Paper Ribbon

Traditional hanging ribbon fly catcher from Ratchet, featuring a red-striped paper tape with sticky glue for household pest control. Classified under HTS 3808.91.10.00 due to its explicit designation as a fly ribbon insecticide article for retail sale. Pull-string deployment makes it user-friendly for kitchens and barns.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+35.0%37.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4811.90.80Lower: 35% vs 37.8%

If adhesive considered 'gummed paper' for general use

Chapter 48 covers paper coated with unvulcanized rubber adhesive, but functional insecticide purpose keeps it in 3808.

3919.10.20Higher: 40.8% vs 37.8%

If plastic-based self-adhesive films in rolls

Synthetic adhesive films/tapes classified by plastic material in Chapter 39 when not specifically insecticide articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide EPA registration if adhesive contains trace pesticides; many fly ribbons qualify as mechanical traps

Labeling must indicate 'for retail sale' and insect-targeting use to prevent reclassification