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3M Scotch Blue Painter's Tape from Japan

Blue crepe paper-faced plastic adhesive tape designed for clean removal from painted surfaces. Falls under 3919.90.50 as other self-adhesive plastic tape. The plastic adhesive layer on plastic backing meets the self-adhesive flat shape definition.

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

• Document adhesive as plastic-based, not rubber, with FTIR analysis if needed

• Specify roll width on commercial invoice; narrow rolls risk 3919.10 classification