PETG Vacuum Forming Film from Japan
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 — 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
• 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