Plexiglas Acrylic Sheet from Japan
A transparent, noncellular sheet made from poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), commonly known as Plexiglas, used for signage and displays. It falls under HTS 3920.51.50 as it is an 'other' plate, sheet, film, foil or strip of acrylic polymers, specifically PMMA, without reinforcement or lamination. The polymer meets the 95% monomer content requirement per subheading notes.
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 PMMA content exceeds 95% by weight via lab testing to confirm classification under poly(methyl methacrylate) per Chapter 39 notes
• Provide detailed material composition certificates to avoid misclassification as copolymers or other polymers
• Ensure sheets are declared as non-reinforced; common pitfall is undeclared edge treatments resembling lamination