| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3707906000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4823906000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4823907000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3919102055 | Doc | 60.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3919905060 | Doc | 60.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926903000 | Doc | 59.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926909989 | Doc | 42.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Coloured Masking Tape
Coloured masking tape is a pressure-sensitive tape made from a thin, crepe paper backing coated with an adhesive. It is available in a wide variety of colours and is commonly used for painting, decorating, and general purpose temporary holding.
Material
The primary component is crepe paper. This paper is treated to provide flexibility and conformability. The adhesive is typically a rubber-based adhesive, designed for clean removal without leaving significant residue. Some specialty tapes utilise acrylic adhesives for longer-term adhesion or specific surface compatibility.
Purpose
The core purpose of masking tape is to mask off areas that should not be affected by subsequent processes, most notably painting. Beyond this, its versatility allows for numerous other applications.
Function
- Protection: Shields surfaces from paint, spray, dust, or other contaminants.
- Temporary Holding: Secures lightweight materials during assembly or crafting.
- Marking & Labelling: Provides colour-coded identification or temporary labelling.
- Decoration: Used in artistic projects, scrapbooking, and visual design.
Usage Scenarios
- Painting: Interior and exterior painting projects, creating clean lines and defined edges.
- Automotive: Masking off areas during spray painting or bodywork repairs.
- Crafting & DIY: Scrapbooking, card making, mixed media art, and general DIY projects.
- Construction: Temporary bundling, marking, and light-duty repair.
- Packaging: Sealing lightweight boxes or bundling items.
- Electronics: Protecting components during soldering or coating processes.
Common Types
- Standard Masking Tape: General purpose, typically with a light adhesive for easy removal.
- Painter's Tape: Specifically designed for painting, often with a lower tack adhesive to prevent paint bleed and sharper lines. Available in various levels of adhesion for different paint types and surface sensitivities.
- High-Temperature Tape: Designed to withstand higher temperatures, used in powder coating or automotive applications.
- Delicate Surface Tape: Formulated with a very low tack adhesive for sensitive surfaces like wallpaper or freshly painted walls.
- Washi Tape: A decorative paper tape originating from Japan, known for its vibrant colours, patterns, and slightly translucent quality. Often used in crafting and scrapbooking.
- Coloured Electrical Tape: While often mistaken, coloured electrical tape is a different product with different properties (higher insulation, greater durability, stronger adhesive) and is not suitable for all masking applications.
Coloured masking tape typically falls under the category of self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:
- 3919102055: This HS code covers self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls, specifically those in rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm. Chapter 39 relates to plastics and articles thereof. Heading 3919 covers self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes of plastics. The subheading 3919102055 further specifies rolls with a width not exceeding 20 cm. The total tax rate for this code is 60.8% (5.8% basic tariff + 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025).
- 3919905060: This HS code also covers self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls, but categorizes those other than those specified in 3919102055. This means tape in rolls wider than 20cm, or tape not in roll form. Chapter 39 relates to plastics and articles thereof. Heading 3919 covers self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes of plastics. The subheading 3919905060 further specifies other forms. The total tax rate for this code is 60.8% (5.8% basic tariff + 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025).
It is important to determine the width of the tape and whether it is in roll form to correctly classify it under either 3919102055 or 3919905060.