Self-Adhesive Polycarbonate Overlay Sheets from China

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.

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

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