Sealing Wafers for Envelopes

Edible or gummed paper-thin wafers used to seal envelopes, made from starch and binders. Classified under HTS 1905.90.90.90 as sealing wafers, a specific bakers' ware not covered elsewhere.

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.

4821.90Lower: 10% vs 12%

If non-edible paper-based

Paper products without food processing go to chapter 48.

1905.31.00Higher: 17.5% vs 12%

If explicitly communion wafers

Specific subheading for religious-use wafers differentiates from general sealing wafers.

3505.10.00Higher: 17.5% vs 12%

If primarily starch-based adhesive

Dextrins and glues shift to chapter 35 if not qualifying as bakers' wares.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include usage certification to distinguish from pharmaceutical capsules

Ensure labeling specifies 'sealing wafers' to match HTS description