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PET Window Film for Envelopes

Transparent, noncellular polyester film used as see-through windows in mailing envelopes. Classified in 3920.62.00.90 as 'Other' PET sheets, non-reinforced and not laminated. Meets PET monomer threshold per chapter notes without specific metallized or printed provisions.

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.

3920.62.00Same rate: 41.7%

If wait, same; use 3921.13.22 if acrylic but coated

No; for PET it's correct. Alt: 3920.10.00 if not PET but polycarbonate.

3920.10.00Same rate: 41.7%

If composed of polycarbonates instead of PET

PET-specific subheading 3920.62 applies only to poly(ethylene terephthalate); polycarbonates go to earlier subheading.

4823.90Lower: 12.5% vs 41.7%

If laminated to paper and imported as envelope component set

Pure PET film stays in Chapter 39; paper-laminated articles shift to Chapter 48 as paper products.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Label with exact thickness and PET composition to comply with polyester classification rules

β€’ Avoid common error of declaring as 'printed' if ink coverage is minimal; test for predominant material

β€’ Retain supplier specs confirming no support or lamination with paper/other materials