Rag Felt Paperboard from Japan
Traditional felt paperboard made from cotton rag fibers, used for artists' supports and premium gaskets. Under HTS 4805.50.00.00 as specialty uncoated felt paperboard sheets, prized for purity and texture.
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
• Rag content certificates essential—low rag % risks 4805.24 recycled class
• Handmade variants need provenance docs to avoid machine-made kraft confusion
• No sizing agents, or becomes coated under 4811