Medical Grade Release Paper
Sterile silicone-coated tissue paper, weighing 15 g/m² or less, supplied in wide rolls for use in medical adhesive bandages. The paper is coated with a precisely applied silicone layer to ensure clean release from adhesive surfaces. It is classified under tariff item 4811.90.00 as other coated paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the silicone coating is considered a plastic layer
Silicone coatings may be treated as plastics; if the layer exceeds half the total thickness, subheading 4811.59 applies.
If the paper is part of a sterile medical dressing or bandage
Articles of Chapter 30, including sterile dressings, are excluded from Chapter 48 by note 2(a).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the paper is not impregnated with diagnostic or laboratory reagents, which would shift classification to heading 38.22
• Ensure the silicone coating is described as a release agent, not a medical device component
• Have sterilization certificates ready for CBSA inspection
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