Flexible Unsaturated Polyester Packaging Foil from China

Thin gauge flexible foil-like sheets of unsaturated polyester used in food packaging and lidding films. Classified HTS 3920.63.10.00 as noncellular flexible polyester foil, not reinforced, meeting strict monomer content rules. Provides barrier properties for perishables.

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

FDA compliance docs required for food contact; confirm polymer suitability

Specify 'foil' vs 'film' carefully; very thin gauges (<0.2mm) qualify as foil