HS code for duct tape
The U.S. HS code for duct tape is usually 3919.10.20.55 (cloth backed), with a 5.8% general duty and an estimated total of 18.3% from China and 18.3% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 43.3% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloth backed | 3919.10.20.55 | 5.8% | 18.3% |
- 3919.10.20.55: In rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm / Other
What decides the code
Cloth backed duct tape is a self-adhesive plastic tape in rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm, classified under heading 3919 at 3919.10.20.55.
- The plastic self-adhesive character places the tape in heading 3919, which covers self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes of plastics.
- The roll width not exceeding 20 cm leads to subheading 3919.10, the provision for goods in rolls of that width.
- The cloth backing does not remove the tape from heading 3919 because the adhesive plastic layer gives the article its essential character.
Common mistakes
- Classifying cloth backed duct tape under heading 5903 as a textile fabric coated with plastics is wrong because the tape is self-adhesive and heading 3919 covers it.
- Classifying the tape under heading 4811 as paper or paperboard tape is wrong because the backing is cloth, not paper.
- Classifying the tape under heading 4006 or other rubber headings is wrong because the product is a plastic self-adhesive tape, not rubber in primary forms or unvulcanized rubber.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 18.3% = 5.8% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 43.3%.
- Vietnam
- 18.3% = 5.8% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 3919.10.20.55, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Cloth backed
- CN 3919 10 12, 6.3%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for duct tape?
The U.S. HTS code for duct tape is usually 3919.10.20.55 (cloth backed). The first six digits, 3919.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on duct tape from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 3919.10.20.55 is 5.8%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 18.3% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 18.3%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.