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