Polypropylene Packaging Film from Japan
Thin, noncellular polypropylene film used for food packaging and shrink wrapping. Classified under HTS 3920.20.00 as it is a plate, sheet, film, or strip of polymers of propylene (at least 95% propylene monomer units by weight), noncellular, and not reinforced or combined with other materials.
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 via lab testing to confirm 95%+ propylene content per subheading notes to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed technical specs and supplier certificates showing noncellular structure and lack of reinforcement