Nylon Food Casings Film from Japan
Noncellular polyamide film formed into seamless casings for sausages and processed meats, providing barrier properties. Falls under HTS 3920.92.00.00 as polyamide film, non-reinforced, with caprolactam or similar monomers at 95%+. Used in food processing before stuffing.
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
• FDA prior notice required for food contact films; include migration test data for polyamide compliance
• Declare as 'flat film stock' not 'formed casings' to stay in 3920; formed articles may go to 3923