Transformer Condenser Insulation Kraft Paper from Japan
Specialty unbleached kraft paper for insulating windings in oil-immersed transformers and capacitors, in rolls ≤150 g/m². Falls under 4804.31.20.00 as other unbleached condenser paper due to its electrical performance from kraft pulp process.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain ISO certifications for electrical insulation class to support classification during CBP review
• Ensure declaration specifies 'condenser paper' not generic kraft to avoid default to 4804.29