Metallic Polyethylene Spangles from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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