Cellophane Tape Backing Film from Japan
Clear 0.035 mm regenerated cellulose film serving as backing for transparent adhesive tapes. Under HTS 3920.79.10.00 as unreinforced, noncellular sheet of cellulose derivative ≤0.076 mm thick. Excludes combined adhesive layers.
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
• Import backing only, not tape assembly (3506.91 if adhesive included); lab test for 95%+ cellulose per note (a)(1)
• Pitfall: thickness variation leading to average >0.076 mm rejection