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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of polyethylene plates, sheets, film, foil & strip (non-self-adhesive, unreinforced) (SITC 58221) totaled $189.6M in July 2026, traded with 74 countries.
Importers of Polyethylene Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip (Non-Self-Adhesive, Unreinforced) paid $14.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $95.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataUnlaminated, unreinforced, and non-self-adhesive flat forms of polyethylene — including low-density (LDPE), high-density (HDPE), and linear low-density (LLDPE) grades — are among the most widely traded plastic intermediates in global commerce, serving agriculture (mulch film), food packaging, and construction (vapor barriers). The polymer grade and density specification directly affect both end-use suitability and, in some cases, tariff treatment, making resin identification a practical necessity at entry. Articles that have been reinforced, laminated, or combined with other materials are excluded from this heading and must be classified elsewhere.
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8.0K shipments/mo
Basic heading 14 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 58221 · $189.6M of $28.9B
Minor surface treatments such as printing, embossing, or corona treatment generally do not disqualify a film from this heading, provided the article remains non-self-adhesive and is not reinforced or laminated to another material. However, if printing is the essential character of the article (e.g., a printed decorative film), reclassification may be warranted — a licensed customs broker should review the specific product.
At the SITC level, all polyethylene flat forms share this heading regardless of density grade. At the US HTS 10-digit level, however, specific tariff lines may differentiate by resin type or thickness, so importers should confirm the precise polymer specification and consult the applicable HTS schedule to identify the correct statistical suffix and any applicable trade-remedy exposure.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Vietnam together supply 55% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$189.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$139.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.