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Polycarbonate Machine Guard Sheets

Transparent, noncellular polycarbonate sheets used for manufacturing safety guards on industrial machinery. Classified under HTS 3920.61.00.00 as they are plates, sheets of polycarbonates, noncellular and not reinforced or combined with other materials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

3920.62.00Lower: 39.2% vs 40.8%

If made of polyesters instead of polycarbonates

Same product form but classified by predominant polymer type under adjacent subheading.

3921.90.11.00Lower: 39.2% vs 40.8%

If cellular or foamed structure

Cellular polycarbonate sheets fall under Chapter 39 heading for cellular plastics, not noncellular.

3920.99.20.00Lower: 39.2% vs 40.8%

If containing less than 95% polycarbonate monomers

Per subheading note (a)(4), classified by predominant monomer if not meeting pure polycarbonate criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify polymer composition meets 95%+ polycarbonate monomer content per subheading notes to avoid reclassification

β€’ Provide mill test reports confirming noncellular structure and lack of reinforcement during customs entry