Crinkled Metallized Foil Liner Paper Roll
Crinkled metallized foil liner paper roll is crinkled paper with a vacuum-metallized aluminum foil layer in rolls, used for decorative packaging. The crinkling provides texture, and the product is classified under 4808.90.00 where the metallization is subsidiary to the paper base.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is aluminum foil backed with paper, where the foil is the primary material
Chapter note 2(n) excludes metal foil backed with paper from Chapter 48, placing it in Section XIV or XV.
If the paper is coated or impregnated with metal powders or other materials
Coated or impregnated paper of heading 48.11 may apply if the coating is not subsidiary to the crinkling.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• If the metallized layer is backed with paper, check if it falls under Section XIV or XV as metal foil backed with paper, per note 2(n)
• Ensure the crinkling is the primary characteristic and the metallization is subsidiary
• Provide technical specifications to the CBSA to support classification
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