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Custom Sealing Wafers

Personalized gummed wafers for custom packaging seals, starch-based. HTS 1905.90.90.90 includes sealing wafers as bakers' wares.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+7.5%12%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%—4.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%—4.5%
🇩🇪Germany4.5%—4.5%
🇯🇵Japan4.5%—4.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1905.90Same rate: 12%

If communion wafers

Distinct subheading.

3505.20.00Higher: 22.9% vs 12%

If enzyme-modified starch

Prepared glues in chapter 35.

4821.10Higher: 12.5% vs 12%

If printed paper tags

Non-food sealing in paper chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Custom printing requires origin marking

• Test gum for starch content per notes