Flexible Unsaturated Polyester Packaging Foil from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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