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Metallic Foil Plastic Bows

Shiny metallized plastic film bows for holiday gift decorations, typically polypropylene with vacuum metalized coating. Fits HTS 3926.40.0010 as chemically modified plastic ornamental bows for gift-packaging.

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.

3920.99.20.00Higher: 41.7% vs 17.8%

If in non-primary forms like sheets before bow forming

Other plastic plates/sheets/films in Chapter 39 go to 3920 if not further worked.

7607.20.50.00Higher: 57.5% vs 17.8%

If aluminum content exceeds plastic by weight

Aluminum foil backed plastics may shift to Chapter 76.

3926.90.99Higher: 25.3% vs 17.8%

If part of broader decorative assortment

General ornamental plastic articles if not specifically bows.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Classify metallized films under 'other' per subheading note (a)(3) if modification doesn't fit specific subheading

• Provide lab analysis of metal coating weight to confirm plastic predominance

• Avoid marketing as 'foil' to prevent Chapter 76 aluminum classification