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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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