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Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Packaging Film

Transparent PET film used for food packaging and labeling, classified under 3920.69.00.00 as it consists of polyethylene terephthalate, a common polyester, in noncellular sheet form without reinforcement or lamination. This HTS code covers other polyester films not specified elsewhere in the subheading.

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.

3920.99.20.00Same rate: 39.2%

If made from polymers not predominantly polyester monomers

Subheading note (a)(4) requires classification by predominant monomer; non-polyester dominant blends go to other plastics.

3921.90.11.00Same rate: 39.2%

If cellular or foamed structure

Cellular plastic sheets fall under heading 3921, not noncellular 3920.

3920.59Lower: 16.5% vs 39.2%

If vinyl chloride polymer predominates

Predominant monomer determines classification per subheading notes; PVC films go to 3920.59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify the polymer composition meets the 95% PET monomer requirement per subheading note (a)(1) to avoid reclassification

β€’ Provide lab test reports confirming noncellular structure and absence of reinforcement for CBP review