Clear Polyethylene Film for Packaging from Germany
Thin, flexible polyethylene film (0.05mm thick) used as shrink wrap for consumer goods packaging. Classified in HTS 3921.90.40 as other flexible plastic film, not rigid or cellular. Its high flexibility suits heat-sealing applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include monomer content analysis proving polyethylene predominates (95%+ by weight) per subheading notes
• Declare exact gauge/thickness; films under 0.10mm must not be invoiced as 'rigid' to prevent audits
• For Free (B) rate, ensure width ≤38.1cm and length ≤45.7cm per US note on heading 3921