3920.62.00 - Of poly(ethylene terephthalate)

This HTS category, 3920.62.00, specifically classifies plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip made from poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET). These materials are noncellular and do not have any reinforcement, lamination, or other materials combined with them, differentiating them from more complex composite plastic articles. The key characteristic is the sole reliance on PET as the constituent plastic material for the item's structure.

To distinguish this subcategory, it's important to note its placement within the broader "Of polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters or other polyesters" heading. While siblings like 3920.61.00.00 cover polycarbonates and 3920.69.00.00 encompass other polyesters, this specific classification is exclusively for PET. Similarly, it is distinct from the "unsaturated polyesters" covered under 3920.63. Therefore, the sole focus here is on the material composition of the plastic sheeting.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification of PET sheeting. The subcategories distinguish between "Metallized PET film" and "Other" PET film. Metallized films have undergone a process of having a metallic layer applied to their surface, often for aesthetic or functional purposes such as barrier properties or reflectivity. The "Other" classification serves as a residual category for all other PET plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip that do not meet the criteria for metallized films, ensuring comprehensive coverage of this specific polyester material.