| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5601300000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5601290090 | Doc | 59.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5609004000 | Doc | 58.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 5609001000 | Doc | 57.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3919905060 | Doc | 60.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3919901000 | Doc | 61.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4823901000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4823902000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Letter Cloth Paste
Letter cloth paste, commonly known as felt letter board letters, are small, typically adhesive-backed characters used for creating signs, displays, and personalized messages. They are primarily constructed from felt, though variations utilizing foam or plastic may exist.
Material:
- Felt: The most common material, offering a soft texture, vibrant color options, and ease of cutting. Polyester felt is frequently used for its durability and resistance to fraying.
- Foam: Provides a thicker, more three-dimensional appearance. Often used for more substantial displays or where a raised effect is desired.
- Plastic: Less common, offering increased water resistance and durability but generally lacking the soft aesthetic of felt.
Purpose:
The primary purpose of letter cloth paste is to allow for easily changeable text and designs on various surfaces. They are used for:
- Signage: Creating welcome signs, promotional messages, or informational displays.
- Crafts: Incorporating text into scrapbooking, cardmaking, and other DIY projects.
- Personalization: Adding names, dates, or custom phrases to gifts, décor, or events.
- Educational purposes: Supporting early literacy skills and word recognition.
Function:
Letter cloth paste functions through an adhesive backing, allowing the characters to be applied to smooth surfaces. The adhesive is typically pressure-sensitive, requiring firm contact for secure adhesion. The soft nature of the material allows for easy manipulation and repositioning.
Usage Scenarios:
- Home Décor: Displaying inspirational quotes, family names, or seasonal greetings on walls, doors, or furniture.
- Retail Environments: Creating promotional offers, product descriptions, or welcome messages.
- Event Planning: Personalizing event signage, table numbers, or seating charts.
- Classrooms: Supporting learning activities, word walls, or student recognition.
- Photography Props: Creating personalized backdrops or adding text to photos.
Common Types:
- Pre-Cut Sets: The most common form, offering a complete alphabet (uppercase and/or lowercase) and often including numbers and punctuation. These are available in a wide range of colors, fonts, and sizes.
- Individual Letters: Sold separately, allowing for custom combinations and replacement of missing characters.
- Magnetic Letters: Backed with magnets instead of adhesive, designed for use on magnetic surfaces such as refrigerators or whiteboards.
- Glitter Letters: Featuring a glitter coating for a decorative effect.
- 3D Letters: Constructed from thicker foam or plastic, providing a raised, dimensional appearance.
Based on the provided information, “letter cloth paste” can be classified under the following HS codes:
- 3919905060: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls: Other: Other Other. This code covers self-adhesive products made of plastics, and “letter cloth paste” may fall under this category if it is plastic-based and in a flat shape (sheet, tape, etc.). The tax rate details are: Basic tariff: 5.8%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tariff: 60.8%.
- 3919901000: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls: Other: Having a light-reflecting surface produced in whole or in part by glass grains (ballotini). If the “letter cloth paste” has a light-reflecting surface created using glass grains, this code applies. The tax rate details are: Basic tariff: 6.5%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tariff: 61.5%.
- 4823901000: Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers: Other: Of paper pulp. If the “letter cloth paste” is paper-based and made of paper pulp, this code is applicable. The tax rate details are: Basic tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tariff: 55.0%.
- 4823902000: Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers: Other: Of papier-mâché. If the “letter cloth paste” is paper-based and made of papier-mâché, this code is applicable. The tax rate details are: Basic tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tariff: 55.0%.
It is important to determine the material composition of the “letter cloth paste” to select the correct HS code. If the product is plastic-based, codes 3919905060 or 3919901000 are relevant. If it is paper-based, codes 4823901000 or 4823902000 apply.