Masking Tape for Automotive Painting from China
18mm wide crepe paper-faced plastic adhesive tape in rolls for auto body painting masking. Plastic adhesive layer qualifies under HTS 3919.10.20.55 as self-adhesive tape ≤20cm width, other.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Specify backing material but adhesive plastic determines classification; paper-faced still 3919 if adhesive qualifies
• Test residue-free removal properties for automotive claims to support valuation
• Bundle documentation showing not for retail household use to avoid 3924 misclassification