HTS heading 3920 · Chapter 39
HTS 3920: Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of…
HTS heading 3920 covers other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, noncellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials. It has 28 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are 4.2% (9 lines), 5.8% (7 lines), 6% (3 lines) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3920.10.00.00 | Of polymers of ethylene[kg] | 4.2% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 3920.20.00 | Of polymers of propylene | 4.2% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | |
| 3920.20.00.15 | Strip put up in packaging for use as decorative or gift-wrapping ribbon[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 3920.20.00.20 | Gift wrap[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 3920.20.00.55 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 3920.30.00.00 | Of polymers of styrene[kg] | 5.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | Estimate → |
| Of polymers of vinyl chloride: | |||||
| 3920.43 | Containing by weight not less than 6 percent of plasticizers: | ||||
| 3920.43.10.00 | Made in imitation of patent leather[m2, kg] | 3.1% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 3920.43.50.00 | Other[kg] | 4.2% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 3920.49.00.00 | Other[kg] | 5.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | Estimate → |
| Of acrylic polymers: | |||||
| 3920.51 | Of poly(methyl methacrylate): | ||||
| 3920.51.10.00 | Flexible[kg] | 6% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 3920.51.50 | Other | 6.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 48.2% | |
| 3920.51.50.50 | Sheets, not flexible, containing flame retardant[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 3920.51.50.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 3920.59 | Other: | ||||
| 3920.59.10.00 | Flexible[kg] | 6% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 3920.59.40.00 | Transparent sheeting containing 30 percent or more by weight of lead[kg] | Free | 51.7% | Estimate → | |
| 3920.59.80.00 | Other[kg] | 6.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 51.7% | Estimate → |
| Of polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters or other polyesters: | |||||
| 3920.61.00.00 | Of polycarbonates[kg] | 5.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | Estimate → |
| 3920.62.00 | Of poly(ethylene terephthalate) | 4.2% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | |
| Metallized PET film: | |||||
| 3920.62.00.20 | Gift wrap[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 3920.62.00.50 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 3920.62.00.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 3920.63 | Of unsaturated polyesters: | ||||
| 3920.63.10.00 | Flexible[kg] | 4.2% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 3920.63.20.00 | Other[kg] | 5.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | Estimate → |
| 3920.69.00.00 | Of other polyesters[kg] | 4.2% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| Of cellulose or its chemical derivatives: | |||||
| 3920.71.00.00 | Of regenerated cellulose[kg] | 6.2% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | Estimate → |
| 3920.73.00.00 | Of cellulose acetate[kg] | 2.9% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 30.5% | Estimate → |
| 3920.79 | Of other cellulose derivatives: | ||||
| 3920.79.05.00 | Of vulcanized fiber[kg] | 3.1% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 30% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 3920.79.10.00 | Film, strip and sheets, not over 0.076 mm in thickness[kg] | 6.2% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 45% | Estimate → |
| 3920.79.50.00 | Other[kg] | 3.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 28.5% | Estimate → |
| Of other plastics: | |||||
| 3920.91.00.00 | Of poly(vinyl butyral)[kg] | 4.2% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 3920.92.00.00 | Of polyamides[kg] | 4.2% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 3920.93.00.00 | Of amino-resins[kg] | 5.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | Estimate → |
| 3920.94.00.00 | Of phenolic resins[kg] | 5.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | Estimate → |
| 3920.99 | Of other plastics: | ||||
| Film, strip and sheets, all the foregoing which are flexible: | |||||
| 3920.99.10.00 | Over 0.152 mm in thickness, and not in rolls[kg] | 6% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 3920.99.20.00 | Other[kg] | 4.2% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 3920.99.50.00 | Other[kg] | 5.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | Estimate → |
36 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 3920.10.00.00 at the general rate of 4.2%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (4.2%) | $420.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $467.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Duty by country of origin
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 3920?
Heading 3920 has 28 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are 4.2% (9 lines), 5.8% (7 lines), 6% (3 lines), 3.1% (2 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 3920?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 3920?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.