Polyethylene Cling Wrap Film from Japan
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 — 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
• 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