Plastic Sleeve Labels for Packing from Japan
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.
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
• 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