HS Code for Cling Film
The HS code for cling film is 3920.10 (Plates/sheets of polymers of ethylene). In the United States, the full 10-digit HTS code is 3920.10.00.00, and goods made in China currently carry a stacked ad-valorem duty of about 41.7% once Section 301, 232 and 122 measures are applied.
Code variants for cling film
Classification changes with material, power and construction. Pick the row that matches your product — each code links to its full tariff breakdown.
| Variant | HS6 | Why | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-cellular PE plate/sheet | 3920.10 | Plates/sheets of polymers of ethylene are classified under 3920.10. | 3920.10.00.00 → |
| Self-adhesive film | 3919.90 | A self-adhesive version is classified under 3919.90 (different code). | 3919.90.10.00 → |
US duty stack for cling film (made in China)
Classification Receipt
3920.10.00.00
Plates/sheets of polymers of ethylene
| MFN base rate (Col. 1 General)Source: USITC HTS 2026 · effective 2026-01-01 | 4.2% |
| Section 301 · List 3 (China origin — list scope approximated by chapter, official list prevails)Source: USTR · Section 301 · effective 2019-05-10 | +25.0% |
| Section 301 · Forced labour 12.5% (Annex II exclusions not yet parsed)Source: USTR · Section 301 (forced labour) · effective 2026-07-24 | +12.5% |
| Total ad valorem (× customs value) | 41.7% |
✓ Computed by the rule engine · every line carries its official source · plus MPF 0.3464% + HMF 0.125% (ocean)HTS-2026-Rev.11 · US ← CN
Example lane: China → US. Other origins and landed cost: landed-cost calculator. Full code detail: 3920.10.00.00 →
FAQ
- What is the HS code for cling film?
- 3920.10 (Plates/sheets of polymers of ethylene). The 10-digit US HTS code is 3920.10.00.00. Always confirm against the exact material and function of your product.
- What is the US import duty for cling film from China?
- About 41.7% ad valorem when stacked: MFN base rate (Col. 1 General) 4.2%; Section 301 · List 3 (China origin — list scope approximated by chapter, official list prevails) 25.0%; Section 301 · Forced labour 12.5% (Annex II exclusions not yet parsed) 12.5%. Each line links to its official source and effective date. Federal MPF/HMF are additional.
- Do different versions of cling film use different HS codes?
- Yes. Non-cellular PE plate/sheet → 3920.10; Self-adhesive film → 3919.90. Material and construction change the classification, so pick the row that matches your product.
- Where does this HS code data come from?
- US HTS 2026 (USITC), Section 301 (USTR), Section 232 (BIS) and Section 122 (Federal Register). Every rate carries a source_url and effective_from. Current build uses a structurally-real sample dataset.
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