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The tariff classification of PTFE tape from China.
Issued May 3, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3920.99.2000
Headings: 3920
Product description
A picture and description were provided with your letter. The product is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tape, commonly known as Teflon tape. The tape will range in widths from ½ inch to 1 inch. The thickness will vary from 0.04 inch to 0.05 inch. The tape will be imported on spools. The tape, which is not self-adhesive, is used to seal pipe threads when installing pipe fittings.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the PTFE tape will be 3920.99.2000, 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 other plastics, flexible, other.
Full text
NY F85517 May 3, 2000 CLA-2-39:RR:NC:SP:221 F85517 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3920.99.2000 Mr. Joseph Macon Americas Trading 3101A Empire Avenue NW Wenatchee, WA 98802 RE: The tariff classification of PTFE tape from China. Dear Mr. Macon: In your letter dated April 1, 2000, you requested a tariff classification ruling. A picture and description were provided with your letter. The product is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tape, commonly known as Teflon tape. The tape will range in widths from ½ inch to 1 inch. The thickness will vary from 0.04 inch to 0.05 inch. The tape will be imported on spools. The tape, which is not self-adhesive, is used to seal pipe threads when installing pipe fittings. The applicable subheading for the PTFE tape will be 3920.99.2000, 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 other plastics, flexible, other. 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 212-637-7034. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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