Metallized PET Security Hologram Base Film from China

Specialty metallized PET film serving as base for embossed security holograms on labels/documents. HTS 3920.62.0050 covers this thin, noncellular metallized poly(ethylene terephthalate) film (PET >95%), imported in rolls for hologram converters.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.2%

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

Specify partial metallization pattern; full sheet metallizing keeps it in 3920.62

Security features don't affect plastic classification; focus on PET purity

Avoid 'finished hologram' declaration; base film only