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 Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 4.2% | +35.0% | 39.2% |
| π²π½Mexico | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
| π©πͺGermany | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
| π―π΅Japan | 4.2% | +10.0% | 14.2% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If non-flexible/rigid version
Same polymer series has separate flexible vs. other (rigid) subheadings.
If made into finished articles like bags
Articles of plastics (e.g., shrink bags) move to heading 3923, not raw film/sheets.
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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