Regenerated Cellulose Release Liner

Noncellular strip of regenerated cellulose used as release liners for adhesive labels, peelable without residue. HTS 3920.79.5000 applies to unsupported 'other' cellulose derivative films. Excludes reinforced types per hierarchy.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3920.99.50.00Higher: 40.8% vs 38.7%

If chemically modified beyond base cellulose

Note (a)(3) places modified polymers in 'Other' outside cellulose series.

3917.39.00Lower: 38.1% vs 38.7%

If formed into flexible tubes or profiles

Shape changes from flat sheets to tubes classify under heading 3917.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 38.7%

If sold as part of adhesive label set

Sets with other materials classify as articles in 3921, not individual sheets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Submit FTIR spectroscopy reports confirming cellulose derivative composition

β€’ Declare as 'non-supported' explicitly on entry docs

β€’ Pitfall: silicone coating may trigger 3920.99 classification if deemed chemical modification

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Cellophane Packaging Film

Transparent, noncellular cellophane film made from regenerated cellulose, used for wrapping food products like candies and cigarettes. It falls under HTS 3920.79.5000 as a non-reinforced sheet of cellulose derivative (regenerated cellulose), not combined with other materials. This classification follows Chapter 39 subheading notes for polymers of cellulose derivatives.

Cellulose Acetate Window Film

Thin, flexible noncellular film of cellulose acetate used in envelopes or as protective window patches. Classified in 3920.79.5000 as 'other' sheets of cellulose derivatives, non-reinforced and unsupported. Meets polymer predominance rules in subheading notes.

Cellophane Roll Stock for Candy Wrapping

Wide rolls of noncellular cellophane (regenerated cellulose) film for confectionery packaging, heat-sealable. Falls under 3920.79.5000 as other non-reinforced cellulose derivative sheets, per full hierarchy.

Cellulose Nitrate Drafting Film

Transparent, dimensionally stable noncellular cellulose nitrate film for architectural drafting and blueprints. Classified as 'other' under 3920.79.5000 for non-supported cellulose derivatives.

CAB Packaging Foil Alternative

Cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) thin noncellular sheets mimicking foil for cosmetic packaging. HTS 3920.79.5000 for other cellulose derivative strips, non-laminated.

Regenerated Cellulose Capacitor Dielectric Film

Ultra-thin noncellular regenerated cellulose film used as dielectric separator in electrical capacitors. Fits 3920.79.5000 as unsupported 'other' cellulose sheets.