Sealing Wafers for Envelopes from Germany
Thin, edible rice starch wafers used to seal envelopes by moistening. Classified under HTS 1905.90.90 as sealing wafers, a specific type of bakers' ware similar to rice paper. They are bakery-produced and not pharmaceutical capsules.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
4.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.870%Articles provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include technical specs confirming edibility and starch composition; avoid packaging that suggests non-food use
• Ensure compliance with postal regulations if marketed for envelopes
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as craft paper leading to Chapter 48 classification