Polyester Release Liner Film from China
Silicone-coated PET film used as release liner for adhesive tapes and labels, classified 3920.69.00.00 if coating is not self-adhesive or reinforcing. Protects adhesive until application.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document silicone coating weight <5% total to confirm non-adhesive plastic sheet status
• Avoid declaring as 'self-adhesive' which would trigger 3919 classification
• Test release force values to prove liner function vs. permanent adhesive sheet