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Polyethylene Cling Wrap Film from Germany

Thin, transparent polyethylene film used for wrapping food items to preserve freshness. It is noncellular, not reinforced, and made from ethylene polymers exceeding 95% by weight, fitting 3920.10.00.00. Primarily used in household kitchens for sealing containers.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify polymer composition meets 95% ethylene monomer requirement via lab testing to avoid reclassification

• Ensure FDA compliance for food contact with certificates of analysis; common pitfall is missing migration test data

• Declare thickness and width accurately; films over certain gauges may shift to other subheadings