Perforated Score Line Paper Roll
Paper rolls with score perforations designed for tear-open packaging liners, allowing easy manual tearing along a line. The scoring creates a weakened line, and the paper is not of the kind described in heading 48.03. It is classified under tariff item 4808.90.00 as other perforated paper.
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 paper is cut to specific sizes or shapes for a particular use
Other paper articles of heading 48.23 may apply if the product is more than simply perforated rolls.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the score perforations are a deliberate processing step for tear-open functionality
• Verify the roll width exceeds 36 cm to satisfy Chapter 48 Note 8
• Keep technical specifications of the scoring pattern to support classification under heading 48.08 if queried
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
Creped absorbent liner roll is creped fluff pulp paper rolls used as absorbent liners in meat trays. The creping creates a crinkled texture that enhances absorbency, and the product is classified under 4808.90.00 as creped paper in rolls, not of the kind described in heading 48.03.
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Creped Decorative Wrapping Tissue
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