3919.10.10.10 - Pavement marking tape

This HTS category specifically covers self-adhesive pavement marking tape that is presented in rolls with a width not exceeding 20 cm. The defining characteristic of goods within this classification is the presence of a light-reflecting surface. This reflectivity is achieved either entirely or partially through the incorporation of glass grains, commonly referred to as ballotini. Such tape is designed for application to roadways and other paved surfaces to enhance visibility, particularly during low-light conditions.

This specific classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 3919.10.10.50 "Other," by the explicit requirement for a light-reflecting surface created with glass grains. The sibling category would encompass other types of self-adhesive pavement marking tape in rolls of the specified width that do not possess this particular light-reflecting property. Therefore, the presence and method of creating the light-reflecting surface are the critical factors for accurate classification here.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories under this specific code. Classification is concluded at this level based on the material being plastic, its self-adhesive flat shape in rolls up to 20 cm wide, and the presence of a light-reflecting surface derived from glass grains.