Reflective Safety Tape with Ballotini from China

Self-adhesive plastic tape featuring a light-reflecting surface created using glass grains (ballotini) for enhanced nighttime visibility. Used primarily for marking hazards and safety zones in construction and industrial settings. Classified under HTS 3919.90.10.00 due to its self-adhesive plastic construction and ballotini-reflective properties.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

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

Verify the light-reflecting surface contains glass grains (ballotini) meeting subheading criteria; provide lab test reports if requested by customs

Ensure accurate labeling of plastic type and adhesive properties; common pitfall is misclassifying non-ballotini reflective tapes

Obtain safety certifications (e.g

ASTM D4956) to support classification and avoid reclassification to non-reflective plates/sheets