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1905.90.90/Sealing Wafers for Envelopes/Japan

Sealing Wafers for Envelopes from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

4.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.870%Universal product exemption, description-limited (U.S. note 52(c))
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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

Sealing Wafers for Envelopes from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1905.90.90