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Plastic Sleeve Labels for Packing

Shrinkable plastic sleeves applied over bottles or jars for protective labeling and tamper evidence. Under HTS 3923.90.0080 as other plastic articles for packing goods, functioning as protective overwraps. PET or PVC material shrinks with heat.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+37.5%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3919.10Lower: 18.3% vs 40.5%

If self-adhesive plastic film rolls

Self-adhesive plates/films in rolls under 3919.

3920.62.00Higher: 41.7% vs 40.5%

If imported as flat printed sheets

PET sheets classify under 3920.62 polymers.

4821.10Lower: 12.5% vs 40.5%

If paper-based shrink labels

Printed paper labels under Chapter 48.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify shrink percentage and application method in commercial invoice

• Provide monomer content analysis if copolymer to meet Chapter 39 notes

• Avoid declaring as 'mere labels' under 3920; emphasize protective packing role