Unsaturated Polyester Shrink Film

Flexible biaxially oriented unsaturated polyester film designed for heat-shrink packaging applications. Classified in HTS 3920.63.10.00 as flexible, noncellular polyester film meeting 95% monomer content rule. Used for tamper-evident packaging on consumer goods.

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.

3920.63.20Higher: 40.8% vs 39.2%

If non-flexible/rigid version

Same polymer series has separate flexible vs. other (rigid) subheadings.

3923.10.90Lower: 38% vs 39.2%

If made into finished articles like bags

Articles of plastics (e.g., shrink bags) move to heading 3923, not raw film/sheets.

3907.61.00Higher: 41.5% vs 39.2%

If imported in primary resin form

Unsaturated polyesters in primary forms (not converted to sheets) classify under Chapter 39 heading 3907.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include FTIR spectroscopy reports proving unsaturated polyester predominance for subheading verification

β€’ Specify gauge/thickness in import docs; thin gauges confirm flexibility status

β€’ Watch for reclassification if printed extensively, potentially moving to 3920.49 as 'other' surface-worked

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