Dry Erase Adhesive Whiteboard Paper
Vinyl-coated whiteboard surface paper with adhesive backing for wall applications, supplied in rolls. The vinyl coating and adhesive classify it under 4811.49.00 as other gummed or adhesive paper, provided the vinyl layer does not exceed half the total thickness.
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 vinyl coating exceeds half the total thickness
Chapter note 2(g) directs such products to Chapter 39.
If the vinyl layer is a plastic coating not exceeding half the total thickness
Plastic-coated paper remains in heading 48.11 under subheading 4811.59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure the vinyl coating thickness relative to the paper; if it exceeds half the total thickness, chapter note 2(g) excludes it from Chapter 48
• Ensure the rolls exceed 36 cm in width to remain in heading 48.11
• Provide technical specifications on the vinyl and adhesive for CBSA review
Related Products under Tariff item 4811.49.00
Adhesive Backed Graph Paper Sheets
>- Large adhesive-backed graph paper sheets, exceeding 36 cm by 15 cm, are coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side and printed with a subsidiary grid pattern for engineering layouts. The adhesive coating places them under heading 48.11 as gummed or adhesive paper, and the printing is merely subsidiary to the primary use, so they remain in Chapter 48 rather than Chapter 49.
Adhesive Flip Chart Pad Sheets
>- Oversized adhesive-backed paper sheets for flip charts, exceeding 36 cm by 15 cm, are coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive for mounting on presentation boards. The paper is not printed or only has subsidiary ruling, so it qualifies as gummed or adhesive paper under heading 48.11.
Adhesive Label Stock Sheets
>- Large rectangular sheets of paperboard with a permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive backing and a facestock for die-cut labels, exceeding 36 cm by 15 cm. The adhesive coating makes them gummed or adhesive paperboard of heading 48.11, and the absence of printing keeps them in Chapter 48.
Anti-Slip Adhesive Floor Marking Paper
Heavy-duty paper rolls with rubberized anti-slip adhesive for temporary floor marking, featuring a surface-coated grip pattern. The adhesive and surface coating place it under 4811.49.00 as other gummed or adhesive paper.
Architectural Blueprint Adhesive Paper
Architectural blueprint adhesive paper in wide rolls, exceeding 15 cm in width, with a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing for temporary posting of construction drawings. The adhesive coating and blueprint-printed surface place it in tariff item 4811.49.00 as other gummed or adhesive paper.
Brown Gummed Sealing Paper Roll
Unbleached brown paper roll with a gummed adhesive strip for sealing postal packages and boxes. The gummed coating and roll form classify it under 4811.49.00 as other gummed or adhesive paper.