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HTS code for adhesive tape: document backing, adhesive, and roll format

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

Adhesive tape classification depends on the backing, adhesive, roll format, and use. Packaging tape, double-sided tape, masking tape, electrical tape, medical tape, foam tape, cloth tape, transfer tape, and self-adhesive film can point to different review paths.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use record before broker review. The record should show backing material, adhesive type, dimensions, roll or sheet form, release liner, use claims, origin, and supplier code.

quick answer

For "hts code for adhesive tape", collect backing material, adhesive type, single or double-sided format, roll width, length, thickness, release liner, foam or cloth layer, printed or plain status, intended use, origin, and supplier code.

A polypropylene carton-sealing tape is not the same file as paper masking tape, PVC electrical tape, fabric duct tape, foam mounting tape, medical tape, double-sided transfer tape, label stock, or adhesive film sheets. The candidate path follows construction and use.

facts to collect for adhesive tape

Collect:

Product name, SKU, invoice wording, product page, and packaging copy.
Photos of the roll, core, backing, adhesive side, liner, labels, box, and carton markings.
Tape type: packaging, masking, electrical, duct, foam mounting, double-sided, transfer, medical, cloth, paper, film, or label stock.
Backing material: plastic film, polypropylene, PVC, PET, paper, crepe paper, cloth, foam, rubber, aluminum foil, or nonwoven textile.
Adhesive: acrylic, rubber, silicone, hot melt, pressure-sensitive, water-activated, or unknown.
Dimensions: width, length, thickness, roll count, core size, sheet size, and retail or bulk packaging.
Use claims: packaging, insulation, medical, mounting, masking, repair, sealing, labeling, or industrial use.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code and source notes.

If the shipment contains multiple tape types, make one row per tape construction.

missing facts

Mark the record incomplete when:

Backing material is missing.
Adhesive type and single-sided or double-sided status are unclear.
Roll width, length, or sheet dimensions are absent.
Foam, cloth, paper, and plastic film tapes are mixed.
Medical, electrical, and packaging use claims are not supported.
Release liner or backing layer is visible but not described.
Origin is assumed from distributor location.
Similar CBP CROSS rulings for self-adhesive tapes, plastic tapes, paper tapes, textile tapes, and medical or electrical tapes have not been checked.

These gaps can move the review between plastic articles, paper products, textile articles, medical goods, electrical insulation materials, and industrial adhesive products.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the actual import: plastic adhesive tape, paper masking tape, cloth tape, foam tape, double-sided tape, electrical tape, medical tape, transfer tape, label stock, or adhesive film. Each row should cite backing, adhesive, dimensions, and use.

Rejected paths should stay visible. If the supplier code covers packaging tape but the SKU is double-sided foam mounting tape, flag the mismatch. If a release liner changes the product form, record it.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for self-adhesive tape, plastic film tape, paper tape, textile tape, foam tape, and adhesive sheets. Use 19 CFR 177.2 for evidence completeness.

planning path

Start with backing and adhesive. Then record dimensions and use. A tape roll without backing material is not ready for review.

For duty exposure, do not group all adhesive products together. Backing material often drives the candidate path, while use claims can raise separate review questions.

questions importers ask

Can I use this page as the HTS code for adhesive tape?

No. Use it for Planning Use. Entry Use needs broker or customs authority review.

Does backing material matter?

Yes. Paper, plastic, textile, foam, foil, and film backings can point to different candidate paths.

What if the tape is double-sided?

Record both adhesive sides, any release liner, and the backing or carrier layer.

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planning boundary

This adhesive tape HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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