Polycarbonate Machine Guard Sheets from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.8%

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

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

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