Pharmaceutical Filter Paper
Pharmaceutical filter paper is a sterile-grade, uncoated filter paper used in pharmaceutical processing for filtration of solutions and suspensions. It is manufactured to high purity standards and is not further worked beyond the processes in Chapter Note 3. This product qualifies as filter paper under tariff item 4805.40.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paper is impregnated with diagnostic or laboratory reagents
Reagent-impregnated paper is excluded from Chapter 48 by Note 2(f).
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the paper is not impregnated with reagents or chemicals, as that would exclude it from Chapter 48
• Provide documentation on sterility and purity to support classification
• Check if the paper meets Health Canada requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing
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Ashless Filter Paper Grade 42
Ashless filter paper Grade 42 is an ultra-pure, uncoated filter paper used for precise gravimetric analysis in laboratories. It is made from refined cellulose and processed only as permitted by Chapter Note 3, with no additional coating or treatment. Its high purity and filtration properties qualify it as filter paper under tariff item 4805.40.00.
Coffee Filter Paper Sheets
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Industrial Air Filter Paper
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Laboratory Glass Microfibre Filter Paper
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