Retail Packing Tissue Paper from Germany
Soft, absorbent kraft tissue sheets under 29 g/m² for cushioning retail merchandise in boxes. Classified in HTS 4804.39.40.41 as other lightweight kraft wrapping tissue in sheets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'tissue paper sheets' to prevent misclassification as rolls
• Retain burst strength tests if challenged on kraft quality
• Bulk packs ok, but avoid retail-ready if resembling finished articles