Reflective Safety Tape for Road Marking from China
Self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls up to 20 cm wide with light-reflecting surface from glass grains (ballotini), used for road and pavement markings. Classified under 3919.10.1050 as it meets the specific criteria for narrow rolls with glass bead reflectivity, distinguishing it from broader reflective plates or non-glass grain types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify glass grain (ballotini) content via lab testing to confirm reflectivity qualification under subheading
• Ensure roll width ≤20 cm with precise measurement documentation to avoid reclassification to wider roll subheadings
• Include manufacturer specs on self-adhesive properties and plastic composition to prevent customs disputes