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Plastic Page Protectors

Clear polyethylene sleeves for protecting documents in binders, standard in school binders and office files. HTS 3926.10.00.00 includes these as plastic office or school document supplies.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+12.5%17.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+60.0%65.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3920.10.00.00Higher: 41.7% vs 17.8%

If sold as continuous film rolls

Rolls of protective film are non-cellular sheets, not finished office supplies.

3923.10.20.00Higher: 37.5% vs 17.8%

If articles for packing goods

If marketed for product packaging, shifts from office to packing articles.

4819.50Lower: 12.5% vs 17.8%

If with cardboard reinforcements

Composite paper-plastic protectors classify under Chapter 48 cartons.

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

• Measure thickness to ensure under film/plate thresholds; thicker ones risk reclass

• Provide lab tests confirming polymer type (e.g

• PE ≥95%) per Chapter 39 notes

• Package for retail office use to distinguish from bulk industrial films