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PETG Shrink Film for Packaging from Japan

Flexible glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) film designed for heat-shrink labeling on bottles, supplied in 40-gauge thickness. HTS 3920.99.2000 applies to this noncellular, flexible polyester sheet where PETG copolymer meets predominance rules.

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

• Submit copolymer analysis showing principal monomer predominates per note (a)(4)

• Declare gauge/thickness precisely; over 0.10mm may affect flexibility determination

• Avoid misdeclaration as rigid film, which shifts to 3920.99.40