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