Self-Adhesive Polycarbonate Overlay Sheets

Rigid polycarbonate sheets with adhesive backing for membrane switches and control panels. Classified HTS 3919.90.5060 as other self-adhesive plastic flat shapes, polycarbonate not specifically named elsewhere.

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.

3920.51Lower: 16.5% vs 40.8%

If non-adhesive polycarbonate plates

Without adhesive, rigid sheets go to specific polymer plates in 3920.

8547.90.00Lower: 39.6% vs 40.8%

If imported as part of electrical switch assembly

Assembled into electrical apparatus, it becomes a part under Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm polycarbonate via FTIR testing per chapter notes for polymer ID

Declare thickness to differentiate from films vs. plates

Pitfall: electronics end-use doesn't change plastic classification

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