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
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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