Polyester Release Liner Film from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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