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U.S. imports of sheets and plates of polarizing material (HS 900120) totaled $2.3M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Sheets and Plates of Polarizing Material paid $245K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $2.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sheets and Plates of Polarizing Material imports of $2.3M in April 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPolarizing sheets and plates — thin optical films that selectively transmit light of a specific polarization — are a critical input for LCD displays, sunglasses, camera filters, and scientific instruments, classified under a single 10-digit line (9001200000). Japan and South Korea dominate US supply, reflecting the concentration of advanced optical film manufacturing capacity in those countries for the consumer electronics and display industries. Imports from China are also significant and may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin documentation a key compliance consideration for display-industry procurement teams.
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Polarizing sheets sourced from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, while those from Japan or South Korea are not. Because the product is physically similar regardless of origin, CBP scrutinizes country-of-origin declarations carefully, particularly for films processed in third countries using Chinese-origin base materials. Importers should maintain robust supply-chain documentation to substantiate origin claims.
Polarizing material cut to shape for use as a component in a specific article (such as a lens or display panel) may be classifiable under a more specific heading depending on its degree of processing and the article it is destined for. However, flat sheets and plates in their uncut or simply cut rectangular form are generally classified under 9001200000. A binding ruling from CBP is recommended when the material is further processed before importation.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONG KONG | -- | $2.4M | +$2.4M |
| CHINA | $73K | $2.3M | +$2.2M |
| JAPAN | $1.5M | $321K | -$1.2M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $540K | $1.0M | +$488K |
| MEXICO | $47K | $1.1M | +$1.0M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9001200000 | SHEETS AND PLATES OF POLARIZING MATERIAL | $2.3M | 10.80% | $245K |
SHEETS AND PLATES OF POLARIZING MATERIAL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9001200000 | SHEETS AND PLATES OF POLARIZING MATERIAL | $8.1M |
SHEETS AND PLATES OF POLARIZING MATERIAL
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $8K | $2.6M | +$2.6M |
| New York | -- | $2.2M | +$2.2M |
| California | $781K | $1.0M | +$219K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTA, GA | -- | $2.6M | +$2.6M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $120K | $1.5M | +$1.4M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $56K | $1.2M | +$1.2M |