Clear Acrylic Picture Frame Backing from China
Rigid PMMA sheet used as protective backing in picture frames, noncellular and not laminated. Falls under 3920.51.50 as 'other' poly(methyl methacrylate) sheets for further assembly into frames. High clarity and lightweight compared to glass.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Distinguish from finished frames by declaring as stock material, not household articles
• Test for UV stabilizers; if >5% additives, may shift to 'chemically modified' other subheadings
• Package flat in bulk to avoid 'retail set' classification under 3924 or 3926