Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Non-Cellular Regenerated Cellulose Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip (HS 392071) totaled $890K in September 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Non-Cellular Regenerated Cellulose Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip paid $120K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 13.45% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Non-Cellular Regenerated Cellulose Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip imports of $890K in September 2026 ran 50% above the year-to-date monthly average of $592K.
Last updated: September 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.
Subheading 17 of 19 in heading 3920
Subheading 392071 · $890K of $560.9M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $7.4M of Non-Cellular Regenerated Cellulose Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3920710000 | Plates, Etc, Noncel, N Rein, of Regenerated Cellulose | $569K | 19.88% | 100.00% | $113K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3920710000 | Plates, Etc, Noncel, N Rein, of Regenerated Cellulose | $3.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · September 2026
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South Korea and United Kingdom together supply 86% of it. China pays 43.7% duty; Taiwan 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
0.0500% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.45% of imports for consumption.