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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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