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Double-Sided Polypropylene Mounting Tape from Japan

15mm wide double-sided adhesive tape made from biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film in 25m rolls for mounting pictures. HTS 3919.10.20.55 covers this as other self-adhesive plastic tape ≤20cm width in rolls.

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

• Declare exact polymer (PP ≥95%) via invoice and test data to comply with subheading polymer classification rules

• Avoid selling as 'set with hooks' which could reclassify under 3926.90 as household articles

• Check for chemical modification; modified polymers go to 'Other' but confirm predominance