Compressed Paper Pulp Filter Block for Swimming Pools
Compressed paper pulp filter blocks designed for swimming pool filtration systems, trapping debris and fine particles from recirculating water. These blocks are made entirely from paper pulp and are not coated or impregnated with plastics, aligning with the tariff item for filter blocks of paper pulp.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the filter block is part of a complete pool filtration machine
Complete filtering machines are classified under machinery for filtering liquids, not the filter media alone.
If the block is coated or covered with plastics exceeding half the total thickness
Chapter note 2(g) excludes paper coated with plastics from Chapter 48.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the blocks are not coated or impregnated with plastics, as that would shift classification to Chapter 39
• Declare the product as 'filter blocks of paper pulp' under 4812.00.00 and provide a mill certificate confirming paper pulp composition
• Verify if the blocks are 'not converted' per supplementary note 1 to avoid misclassification
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