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PET Capacitor Dielectric Film

Ultra-thin, high-purity noncellular biaxially oriented PET film used as dielectric insulator in electronic capacitors. HTS 3920.62.00.90 'Other' as non-laminated poly(ethylene terephthalate) with PET >95% per notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4.2%+37.5%41.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3920.99.10Higher: 43.5% vs 41.7%

If metallized with aluminum vacuum deposition

Base PET 3920.62; metallized films have specific subheadings earlier in series.

8547.90.00Higher: 54.6% vs 41.7%

If imported assembled into electrical capacitors

Film alone Chapter 39; complete electrical insulators Chapter 85.

3926.90.65Lower: 16.7% vs 41.7%

If punched/formed into finished capacitor separators

Plain film 3920; fabricated plastic articles to 3926 'other'.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide dielectric strength test data but classify as base PET film

β€’ Industrial use docs prevent consumer goods misclassification

β€’ Thin gauges (<0.01mm) still 3920 if flexible