PETG Vacuum Forming Film from China
Transparent polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) film rolls used for vacuum forming packaging trays, falling under HTS 3921.90.50 as other non-rigid plastic sheets primarily of PET copolymer. The film is surface-worked for clarity but not formed into shapes. Polymer content exceeds 95% qualifying monomers per subheading rules.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Document copolymer composition showing predominant monomer units per subheading note (a)(4)
• Avoid shipping in pre-formed trays to prevent shift to 3923 classification
• Use non-nesting roll packaging to minimize damage claims during ocean freight