3920.59.40.00 - Transparent sheeting containing 30 percent or more by weight of lead 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 51.7% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification covers transparent sheeting primarily composed of acrylic polymers, where the sheeting contains a significant concentration of lead, specifically 30 percent or more by weight. These sheets are characterized by their noncellular structure and are not reinforced, laminated, or otherwise combined with other materials. The lead content is a defining characteristic, implying applications that leverage the radiopaque properties of lead, such as in protective shielding or specialized viewing windows.
Within the "Of acrylic polymers: Other" branch, this subheading, 3920.59.40.00, is distinct from its sibling, 3920.59.80.00, which covers all other acrylic polymer sheeting not meeting the specific lead content requirement of this category. The presence of 30% or more lead by weight is the sole differentiator, meaning any transparent acrylic sheeting without this high lead concentration would fall under the "Other" sibling.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification decisions within this specific code rely heavily on the precise weight percentage of lead within the transparent acrylic sheeting. Importers and exporters should ensure accurate material composition data is available to correctly assign goods to this subheading.