U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
3920.20.0000
$78.2M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
28 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-02 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of polypropylene film from Japan.
NY C82365 December 15, 1997 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 C82365 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3920.20.0000 Ms. Laura Denny CBT International, Inc. 110 West Ocean Blvd. Suite 728 Long Beach, CA 90802 RE: The tariff classification of polypropylene film from Japan. Dear Ms. Denny: In your letter dated December 4, 1997, on behalf of Calcomp, Inc., you requested a tariff classification ruling. The polypropylene matte film (DirectWrite Matte Film or DMF2-36) will be imported in rolls. The film is 36 inches in width and 200 feet in length. The film will be used for direct imaging plotters and large format printers. The applicable subheading for the polypropylene film will be 3920.20.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, noncellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, of polymers of propylene. The rate of duty will be 4.2 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Joan Mazzola at 212-466-5580. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division