Embossed Coated Business Card Stock
Sheets of coated paper with embossed designs, >10% mechanical fibers, cuttable for business cards in graphic printing. The embossing is a finishing process that does not remove it from tariff item 4810.29.00, as the coating is still inorganic and the paper is for graphic purposes.
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 sheets are cut to business card size
Cut-to-size paper articles fall under heading 48.23.
If the cards are printed with advertising material
Printed cards with substantive motifs fall in Chapter 49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Embossing is allowed under heading 48.10 as it is not excluded by chapter notes
• Verify the sheets exceed 36 cm on one side
• Ensure the paper is not cut to business card size—cut-to-size cards may fall in Chapter 49 or 48.23
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