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Metallic Polyethylene Spangles

Metallized polyethylene film cut into spangle shapes for party decorations and apparel trim. As unstrung plastic articles, they fit 3926.90.35.00 under 'other' beads, bugles, and spangles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+20.0%26.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3920.43Lower: 16.7% vs 26.5%

If containing plasticizers >20%

Noncellular sheets of polymers with plasticizers classify under 3920 per subheading note.

3921.90.19Higher: 42.8% vs 26.5%

If flexible sheets cut to size for retail

Plastic sheets/plates in rolls or retail packs go to 3920/3921 series.

7607.20Higher: 50% vs 26.5%

If aluminum-backed foil spangles

Aluminum foil products classify in Chapter 76, not plastics.

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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

• Certify polyethylene content >95% by weight to avoid copolymer reclassification

• Prevent clumping in shipment; loose form is key to this subheading

• Distinguish from foil if metal layer predominates, potentially shifting to Chapter 83