Crinkled Wax-Treated Paper Roll
Crinkled paper impregnated with paraffin wax, supplied in rolls for moisture-resistant bundling of goods. The wax treatment is subsidiary to the crinkling, which gives the paper its primary characteristic of flexibility and stretch. It falls under tariff item 4808.90.00 as other creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated paper, as the waxing does not remove it from Chapter 48.
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 wax coating is more than subsidiary and gives the paper its essential character
Paper coated or impregnated with wax falls under heading 48.11 when the coating is not merely subsidiary to the crinkling.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the wax coating is subsidiary to the crinkling; if the wax constitutes a significant layer, the product may be classified elsewhere
• Declare the roll width and weight accurately, as Chapter 48 Note 8 requires rolls exceeding 36 cm in width for this heading
• Keep supplier specifications showing the crinkling process to support the classification if queried by CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 4808.90.00
Corrugated Cardboard Roll
Corrugated cardboard roll is single-faced corrugated paper in rolls, featuring a fluted corrugated medium glued to a flat liner, used for wrapping and packaging. The product is classified under 4808.90.00 as corrugated paper in rolls, not of the kind described in heading 48.03.
Corrugated Fluting Medium Roll
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Corrugated Honeycomb Paper Roll
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Creped Absorbent Liner Roll
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