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Tissue Wrapping Paper

Ultra-lightweight tissue paper weighing under 15 g/m², coated with a thin wax layer for moisture resistance, supplied in large rectangular sheets for gift wrapping. The wax coating provides a protective barrier while maintaining flexibility. It is classified under tariff item 4811.90.00 as other paper, coated or impregnated, not elsewhere specified.

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.

4811.59.00Same rate: Free

If the wax is replaced by a plastic coating exceeding half the thickness

Paper with a plastic layer exceeding half the total thickness falls under subheading 4811.59.

4818.90.00Same rate: Free

If the tissue paper is cut to size for retail sale

Tissue paper cut to size and packed for retail sale may fall under heading 48.18, which covers toilet paper and similar household paper.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the paper's weight is below 15 g/m² and that the wax coating is not a plastic layer

• The wax may be considered a surface coating; provide the CBSA with the coating's composition

• Ensure the sheets meet the size requirements of note 8 (one side exceeding 36 cm, the other exceeding 15 cm)

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.

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.

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.