Wine Finings Filter Sheets
Wine finings filter sheets are food-grade cellulose filter sheets cut to cartridge sizes, used for wine clarification and lees removal. They fall under tariff item 4823.20.00 as filter paper and paperboard, which includes products specifically designed for filtration in beverage processing. Their high clarity retention makes them essential for achieving polished, clear wine.
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
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 filter sheets are imported as part of a complete filtering machine or apparatus
Filtering machinery is classified in Chapter 84, and the sheets may be considered parts of such machinery if presented with it.
If the paper is coated, impregnated, or covered with plastics or other substances
Chapter note 7 directs classification to the last numerical heading when paper fits multiple headings; coated filter paper may fall under 4811.
If the product is not specifically filter paper but other cut-to-size paper articles
Other paper articles cut to size or shape are classified under 4823.90, which is a residual subheading in the same heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the filter sheets are clearly described as food-grade and intended for beverage filtration to support classification under 4823.20.00
• Keep certificates of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Verify whether the sheets are cut to size; if they are in rolls exceeding 36 cm width, they may fall under a different heading
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