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Breathable PE Diaper Backing Film

Microporous polyethylene film used as soft, breathable backsheet in disposable diapers. HTS 3921.19.0010 covers this cellular microporous polyethylene sheet in the other plastics cellular series.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3920.99.10.00Lower: 41% vs 41.5%

If non-porous PE film for packaging

Non-cellular polyethylene film for similar hygiene packaging uses.

4818.90.00Lower: 17.5% vs 41.5%

If paper-based breathable substrate

Household/sanitary articles of paper shift from plastic classification.

5407.52.20Higher: 49.9% vs 41.5%

If woven from synthetic filaments

Woven fabrics of polypropylene become textile products under Chapter 54.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document cloth-like texture from fillers but maintain plastic film classification

• FDA 21 CFR 177 compliance for food contact if multi-use; provide extractables data

• Rolls for converters classified as film; avoid 9619.00 for finished diaper components

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