Plastic Bubble Wrap Rolls from China
Bubble wrap consists of polyethylene film with air-filled bubbles, used for protecting fragile goods during shipping and storage. It falls under HTS 3923.90.0080 as an article for the packing of goods made of plastics, not specifically provided for elsewhere in heading 3923. The bubble structure provides cushioning without being a rigid container or closure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the plastic material composition (e.g
• polyethylene) via lab testing to confirm classification under Chapter 39
• Include detailed packing lists specifying roll dimensions and bubble size to avoid misclassification as film under 3920