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Glass Bead Retroreflective Warning Tape from Japan

Narrow self-adhesive PVC tape roll ≤20 cm wide featuring retroreflective properties from embedded glass beads for hazard warnings. Fits 3919.10.1050 due to ballotini-based light reflection and roll dimensions, separate from non-reflective tapes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide reflectivity test reports (e.g

• ASTM D4956) proving glass grain contribution to light reflection

• Label rolls clearly with width and adhesive type to comply with HTS hierarchy for narrow rolls

• Avoid mixing with non-reflective tapes in shipments to prevent average classification pitfalls