New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Industrial Air Filter Paper

Heavy uncoated paperboard in rolls for manufacturing automotive air filters, meeting filter media specs. Classified 4805.40.00.00 as base filter paperboard not further worked.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4805.11.00Same rate: 37.5%

If semichemical fluting type for corrugation

Fluting paper with specific CMT resistance classifies under 4805.11, not general filter.

5903.90Lower: 15.2% vs 37.5%

If impregnated with resins for textile filters

Impregnated or coated filter medium moves to textile chapter 59.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit efficiency test data (e.g

• ISO 5011) proving filtration function

• Declare as 'filter media in rolls' to avoid parts classification

• Monitor basis weight; paperboard over certain limits may need verification