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Polyester Filament Carrier Sheet 80 g/m²

Carrier nonwoven sheets of polyester filaments at 80 g/m² for adhesive tape production, per HTS 5603.13.00. Provides stable base without impregnation. Common in packaging and electronics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3919.90.50Higher: 43.3% vs 37.5%

If self-adhesive plastic sheet with nonwoven reinforcement

Adhesive function dominates in completed products.

5607.49Lower: 16.1% vs 37.5%

If made from staple fibers

Twine/rope-like if processed differently.

5907.00.60Same rate: 37.5%

If painted or impregnated for specific textile use

Impregnated textiles shift if coating visible.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Invoice as 'carrier web' not 'tape' to prevent Chapter 39 misclassification

• Measure basis weight uniformly; variations can trigger audits

• EU imports require fiber content per Annex labeling rules

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