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Barrier Coated VCI Paper

Volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) coated lightweight paper weighing 15 g/m² or less, supplied in wide rolls for packaging metal parts. The VCI coating releases corrosion-inhibiting vapours that protect ferrous metals from rust during storage and shipping. This product falls under tariff item 4811.90.00 as other coated lightweight paper in rolls exceeding 36 cm in width.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4803.00.00Same rate: Free

If the paper is uncoated and weighs 36 g/m² or less

Uncoated tissue paper falls under heading 48.03.

4811.59.00Same rate: Free

If the coating is plastic-based rather than VCI chemical

Plastics-coated paper is classified in subheading 4811.59.

3808.91.10Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If the product is sold as a chemical preparation rather than paper

Chemical preparations are classified in Chapter 38, not 48.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure rolls exceed 36 cm in width to qualify for heading 48.11

• The VCI coating must be documented to distinguish from plain tissue of heading 48.03

• Provide technical data sheets on the VCI formulation if requested by CBSA to support classification

Related Products under Tariff item 4811.90.00

Anti-Static Coated Tissue

ESD-safe tissue paper weighing 15 g/m² or less, coated with a conductive carbon layer for electronics packaging, supplied in large sheets. The carbon coating dissipates static electricity, protecting sensitive components from electrostatic discharge during storage and transport. This product is classified under tariff item 4811.90.00 as other surface-coated lightweight paper in sheets exceeding 36 cm by 15 cm.

Decorative Printed Tissue

Lightweight printed tissue paper weighing 15 g/m² or less, surface-printed with floral patterns, supplied in large sheets for crafts and gift boxes. The printing is decorative and subsidiary to the paper's primary use as wrapping or craft material. This product is classified under tariff item 4811.90.00 as other surface-printed lightweight paper in sheets exceeding 36 cm by 15 cm.

Flock-Covered Gift Wrap Paper Rolls

Wide rolls of decorative paper partially covered with colorful flock fibers for premium holiday gift wrapping. This product is classified under tariff item 4811.90.00 as it is paper that is surface-decorated with flock, not covered by more specific headings in Chapter 48.

Flocked Velvet Paper Sheets

Large rectangular sheets of paper wholly covered with a flocked velvet coating on one side, used for book covers, packaging, and decorative crafts. This product falls under tariff item 4811.90.00 as it is paper that is surface-decorated with flock, not covered by more specific headings in Chapter 48.

Flocked Wallpaper Backing Paper

Large sheets of paper with flocked fibrous coating serving as backing for high-end flocked wallpapers. This product is classified under tariff item 4811.90.00 as it is paper that is surface-decorated with flock, not covered by more specific headings in Chapter 48.

Floral Foil Gift Tissue

Holiday-themed tissue paper weighing under 15 g/m², with foil-stamped floral designs and a light coating, supplied in large sheets for gift baskets. The foil stamping adds a decorative metallic finish that is subsidiary to the paper's primary wrapping function. This product falls under tariff item 4811.90.00 as other surface-decorated lightweight paper in qualifying sheet sizes.