Plastic Gift Packaging Bows from Japan
These are self-adhesive plastic bows made from polypropylene film, designed for decorating gift packages and presents. They fall under HTS 3926.40.0010 as bows and similar products for decorative purposes including gift-packaging, composed of plastic materials from headings 3901-3914.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the plastic material composition meets Chapter 39 polymer content rules, typically 95%+ of named polymer like polypropylene
• Provide documentation proving decorative end-use for gift-packaging to avoid misclassification as industrial strapping
• Label products clearly as decorative bows to distinguish from utility ribbons