Masking Tape for Automotive Painting from Japan
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 — 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
• 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