Polycarbonate Machine Guard Panel from Japan
Transparent polycarbonate sheet, 0.25-inch thick, used for industrial machine safety guards and barriers. Falls under HTS 3921.90.5050 as other unreinforced plastic sheets in the plates, sheets, film category.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include end-use statements specifying industrial application to prevent retail article misclassification
• Test for UV resistance certification if marketed for outdoor guards
• Avoid declaring as 'finished guards' which shifts to 3926.90 heading