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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%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

• 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

Polycarbonate Machine Guard Panel from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3921.90.50.50