Polyester Metallized Film for Packaging from China
Thin polyester film vacuum-metallized with aluminum for barrier packaging, but classified under 3920.69.00.00 if metallization is thin coating not constituting lamination/support. Used for snack bags and pouches.
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
• Prove metallization layer <1% by weight and not structural support via metallizing specs
• Comply with FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 for indirect food additives in packaging films