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Foam Core Double-Sided Mounting Tape

14mm wide polyethylene foam core tape with acrylic adhesive on both sides, 30m rolls for heavy mounting. Other self-adhesive plastic tape ≤20cm per HTS 3919.10.20.55.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

3921.13Lower: 14.2% vs 40.8%

If cut to retail lengths as cellular packs

Cellular plastic retail packs ≤38.1x45.7cm qualify Free (B) under 3921.13 per US note.

3920.43Lower: 14.2% vs 40.8%

If containing plasticizers > specified

Plasticizer-laden adhesive tapes may shift per subheading 3920.43 note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Density test for foam core; thin foam remains tape classification vs thick plates

• Avoid 'household article' marketing to prevent shift to 3924 per chapter notes

• Declare thickness <0.35mm if borderline to distinguish from 3920 sheets

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