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U.S. imports of non-cellular regenerated cellulose plates, sheets, film, foil & strip (HS 392071) totaled $512K in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Non-Cellular Regenerated Cellulose Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip paid $117K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $497K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRegenerated cellulose film — commercially known as cellophane — is a bio-based transparent packaging material derived from wood pulp, classified here in non-cellular, unreinforced flat form. All US imports enter under a single 10-digit line, 3920710000, and the product competes with synthetic polymer films in food packaging and specialty wrapping applications where biodegradability or moisture-vapor transmission properties are specified. The United Kingdom and South Korea are the leading suppliers, with Canada also a significant source. Because regenerated cellulose is chemically distinct from cellulose acetate (heading 392073) and other cellulose derivatives (392079), correct resin identification is essential to avoid misclassification within the cellulosics group.
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Regenerated cellulose is produced by reconstituting dissolved cellulose without chemical esterification, yielding a product classified under 392071. Cellulose acetate involves esterification of cellulose with acetic acid, producing a chemically distinct polymer that classifies under 392073. The distinction is confirmed by the resin's chemical composition — typically via manufacturer's specification or analytical testing — not by appearance alone.
A thin functional coating applied to regenerated cellulose film generally does not change its classification under 3920710000, provided the coating does not constitute lamination to a dissimilar plastic layer or make the product self-adhesive. However, if the PVDC or other coating layer is thick enough to be considered a laminate, the product may shift to heading 3921. Importers should review the coating weight and construction with a licensed customs broker.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | -- | $2.1M | +$2.1M |
| CANADA | -- | $1.9M | +$1.9M |
| THAILAND | -- | $409K | +$409K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $256K | -- | -$256K |
| CHINA | $145K | -- | -$145K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3920710000 | PLATES,ETC,NONCEL,N REIN,OF REGENERATED CELLULOSE | $512K | 23.50% | $117K |
PLATES,ETC,NONCEL,N REIN,OF REGENERATED CELLULOSE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3920710000 | PLATES,ETC,NONCEL,N REIN,OF REGENERATED CELLULOSE | $4.6M |
PLATES,ETC,NONCEL,N REIN,OF REGENERATED CELLULOSE
702.8K kg
ARTICLES OF PLASTICS, NESOI
HS 392690
FLOOR, WALL, ETC COVERS, VINYL CHLORIDE POLYMERS
HS 391810
TABLEWARE AND KITCHENWARE OF PLASTICS
HS 392410
SACKS & BAGS (INCL CONES) OF POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE
HS 392321
HOUSEHOLD AND TOILET ARTICLES NESOI OF PLASTICS
HS 392490
PLATES, SHEETS ETC, NON-CELL ETC, POLYMER
HS 392010
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | -- | $4.3M | +$4.3M |
| New York | $252K | -- | -$252K |
| California | $83K | $150K | +$67K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | $2.1M | +$2.1M |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $1.8M | +$1.8M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $83K | $455K | +$372K |