PET Shrink Film for Packaging

Clear, noncellular PET film designed to shrink when heated, used for labeling bottles and packaging goods. It is classified under HTS 3920.62.00.90 as a non-reinforced sheet of poly(ethylene terephthalate) polyester, not combined with other materials. This specific type falls into the 'Other' subheading as it does not meet criteria for more specific PET film categories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

3920.59Lower: 16.5% vs 39.2%

If made from copolymers where PET monomer is less than 95% by weight

Subheading notes require 95% PET monomer for 3920.62; blends with predominant other monomers shift to 'Other polyesters'.

3921.90.11Same rate: 39.2%

If cut to specific non-flexible shapes for retail sale

Flexible PET film remains in 3920; rigid or pre-cut shapes for machines may classify as 'other plates, sheets, film... flexible' in 3921.

3920.99.20Same rate: 39.2%

If chemically modified beyond standard PET

Subheading note (a)(3) places chemically modified polymers in 'Other' (3920.99) unless specifically covered elsewhere.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify PET content exceeds 95% by weight per subheading notes to avoid reclassification to copolymers

β€’ Provide detailed lab analysis certificates confirming noncellular structure and lack of reinforcement