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PVC Backlit Sign Film from Japan

Translucent PVC sheets optimized for backlit advertising signs, non-reinforced construction. Classifies in HTS 3920.49.00.00 as other vinyl chloride polymer films meeting subheading polymer rules.

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

• Certify translucency additives as non-chemical modifiers per note (b)(2)

• Avoid rigid claims; flexibility keeps in 'other' vs 3920.43

• Declare graphic arts end-use to differentiate from industrial films