Polypropylene Capacitor Film

Thin metallized polypropylene film for electrical capacitors, supplied in rolls. Classified under 3920.20.00 as it's primarily plastic film of propylene polymers (metallization <5% by weight, not 'combined').

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3920.69.00Same rate: 39.2%

If polycarbonate or acrylic polymers

Other non-propylene, non-ethylene polymers have separate subheadings in 3920 series.

8547.90.00Higher: 39.6% vs 39.2%

If imported as electrical insulating article

Finished electrical insulators of plastic are Chapter 85, not raw film sheets.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 39.2%

If cellular version for insulation

Cellular plastic film for electrical use goes to 3921 cellular plates/sheets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Prove plastic content >95% with metallization weight certificates to stay in 3920

β€’ Declare dielectric specifications to justify electrical use without shifting to parts headings