CAB Packaging Foil Alternative from Mexico
Cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) thin noncellular sheets mimicking foil for cosmetic packaging. HTS 3920.79.5000 for other cellulose derivative strips, non-laminated.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide derivative specification sheets showing butyrate content
• Check for plasticizer levels per 3920.43 note
• Pitfall: metallic appearance leads to incorrect metal foil (76xx) claims