Metallized PET Bubble Barrier Film from Japan
Metallized PET film laminated to bubble wrap for thermal insulation in packaging/mailers. However, the PET layer alone is classified as unsupported metallized film under HTS 3920.62.0050 if imported separately, PET monomers 95%+. Used in construction and shipping.
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
• Import PET film pre-lamination only for this code; full composites go to 3921.90
• Lab analysis for PET purity mandatory
• Declare as 'film for insulation' avoiding household article misclass to 3924