Brown Butcher Wrapping Paper Sheets

Uncoated brown kraft paper sheets, 140 g/m², from sulfate wood pulp, used for wrapping meats and foods in retail. Classified under 4804.39.40 as other kraft wrapping paper ≤150 g/m², not meeting kraftliner or sack kraft technical specs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4805.19.10Same rate: 35%

If mainly straw pulp or semichemical fluting

Different pulping processes (mechanical/chemical combos) classify under 4805 for fluting/corrugating papers, not kraft.

4818.90.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If cut to size and packaged for retail sale

Processed into household stationery or cut sheets for retail moves to 4818, excluding rolls/sheets of 4804.

4802Lower: 10% vs 35%

If <80% sulfate fibers

Non-kraft chemical wood pulp papers fall into 4802, lacking the defining sulfate/soda fiber content.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include food-contact compliance docs (e.g

FDA indirect approval) as common for butcher paper to avoid holds

Document exact grammage and uncoated status; over 150 g/m² shifts to 4804.41+ subheadings

Avoid perforations/embossing that might invoke 4823 if resembling lace or Jacquard cards

Related Products under HTS 4804.39.40

Kraft Wrapping Paper Rolls

Uncoated kraft paper in rolls, weighing 120 g/m², made from at least 80% sulfate process wood fibers, designed specifically for packaging and wrapping goods. It falls under HTS 4804.39.40 as 'other' kraft paperboard ≤150 g/m² classified as wrapping paper, distinct from sack kraft or kraftliner due to its general wrapping use without specific burst strength specs.

Gift Wrapping Kraft Paper Rolls

Plain uncoated kraft paper rolls at 100 g/m² for holiday gift wrapping, produced from chemical sulfate pulp. HTS 4804.39.40 applies as other kraft wrapping paper ≤150 g/m², without coatings or qualifying strength for sack/liner types.

Industrial Packaging Kraft Paper

Heavy-duty uncoated kraft paper in sheets, 150 g/m² max, for wrapping machinery parts and palletizing. Falls in 4804.39.40 as other kraft ≤150 g/m² wrapping paper, sulfate fiber-based but not kraftliner grade.

Florist Kraft Wrapping Paper

Uncoated natural brown kraft paper rolls, 90 g/m², ideal for wrapping flower bouquets and plants. HTS 4804.39.40 covers this as other kraft wrapping paper ≤150 g/m² from sulfate processes, excluding specialized sack types.

Sulfate Process Wrapping Paper Sheets

Machine-finished uncoated kraft sheets at 135 g/m² from chemical sulfate pulp for general merchandise wrapping. Precisely HTS 4804.39.40: other kraft ≤150 g/m² wrapping paper, not meeting liner or sack kraft specs.

Pallet Wrapping Kraft Paper

Uncoated kraft paper rolls, 145 g/m², sulfate fiber content >80%, for securing pallet loads in shipping. 4804.39.40 as wrapping paper in the 'other' kraft ≤150 g/m² category.