Retail Packing Tissue Paper
Soft, absorbent kraft tissue sheets under 29 g/m² for cushioning retail merchandise in boxes. This uncoated, lightweight paper is made from sulfate pulp and falls under tariff item 4804.39.00 as other uncoated kraft paper weighing 150 g/m² or less.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tissue is presented as part of a retail packaging kit with boxes or bags
If imported as a set with other packaging articles, the classification may follow the principal function under heading 48.19.
If the tissue is made from bleached pulp and meets the graphic purposes criteria
Bleached kraft tissue meeting the brightness and ash tests of note 5 may be classified under heading 48.02.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• If the tissue is printed with a retail logo or design that is not merely subsidiary to its wrapping function, it may fall under Chapter 49
• Keep the paper uncoated and verify the basis weight to maintain classification under 4804.39.00
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