Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls
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Heading 3919 covers self-adhesive plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, whether or not in rolls. The heading splits first by form: 3919.10 for rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm, and 3919.90 for everything else. Each side then splits by whether the surface is light-reflecting from glass grains (ballotini), and by product type such as filament reinforced tape, electrical tape and transparent tape.
Products in this heading
- Pavement marking tape with glass-bead reflective surface
- Reflectorized sheeting for signs
- Electrical insulating tape in small rolls
- Filament reinforced strapping tape
- Clear transparent office tape
- Self-adhesive vinyl decal film in sheets
- Double-sided adhesive mounting film
- Adhesive shelf liner in rolls
How to choose the right subheading
- Check whether the goods are in rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm (3919.10) or in any other form (3919.90).
- Check whether the surface is light-reflecting from glass grains, which carries the 6.5% rate.
- For rolls 20 cm or less, decide between filament reinforced tape, electrical tape, transparent tape not over 55 m, or other.
- For non-roll goods, decide between reflectorized sheeting, filament reinforced tape, electrical tape, transparent tape, or other.
- Confirm the item is a flat self-adhesive shape of plastic; molded or non-adhesive plastic items fall in other headings.
Often confused with
- Heading 3918Self-adhesive plastic floor tiles or floor covering rolls
Floor coverings of plastics are named in 3918 even when self-adhesive.
- Heading 3920Non-adhesive plastic film and sheet
3920 covers noncellular plastic film and sheet that is not self-adhesive.
- Heading 3926Adhesive plastic hooks, clips and other molded shapes
3919 covers flat shapes only, not molded articles of plastics.
- Heading 5906Adhesive-coated textile tape
Tape with a textile fabric backing is classified in chapter 59, not chapter 39.
- Heading 3005Self-adhesive medicated or wound dressings
Medical dressings with an adhesive layer are classified in chapter 30.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for clear transparent office tape?
Transparent tape in rolls not exceeding 55 m and not exceeding 5 cm in width is 3919.10.20.30, at a general (MFN) rate of 5.8%. Wider transparent tape in that length range is 3919.10.20.40, also 5.8%.
What is the duty on electrical tape?
Electrical tape in rolls of 20 cm or less is 3919.10.20.20 at a general (MFN) rate of 5.8%. Electrical tape in larger rolls or other forms is 3919.90.50.30, also at 5.8%.
How do I classify reflective sheeting?
Reflectorized sheeting not in small rolls is 3919.90.50.10 at a general (MFN) rate of 5.8%. If the light-reflecting surface is produced by glass grains (ballotini), the goods go to 3919.90.10.00 at 6.5%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 3919
- 3919.10.10.10Having a light-reflecting surface produced in whole or in part by glass grains (ballotini) / Pavement marking tape6.5%
- 3919.10.10.50Having a light-reflecting surface produced in whole or in part by glass grains (ballotini) / Other6.5%
- 3919.10.20.10In rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm / Filament reinforced tape5.8%
- 3919.10.20.20In rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm / Electrical tape5.8%
- 3919.10.20.30Transparent tape, not exceeding 55 m in length / Not exceeding 5 cm in width5.8%
- 3919.10.20.40Transparent tape, not exceeding 55 m in length / Other5.8%
- 3919.10.20.55In rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm / Other5.8%
- 3919.90.10.00Having a light-reflecting surface produced in whole or in part by glass grains (ballotini)6.5%
- 3919.90.50.10Reflectorized sheeting5.8%
- 3919.90.50.20Filament reinforced tape5.8%
- 3919.90.50.30Electrical tape5.8%
- 3919.90.50.40Transparent tape5.8%
- 3919.90.50.60Other5.8%