Bibulous Laboratory Filter Paper from China
Highly absorbent bibulous paper in sheets, weighing 140 g/m², used for blotting in labs. Classified in 4805.91.10.90 as bibulous paper ≤150 g/m², uncoated and unworked per chapter 3 notes. Ideal for absorbing liquids in scientific applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for bibulous properties (high absorbency) to justify classification; include absorption certificates
• Watch for semi-chemical fluting misclassification if corrugation-tested
• Ensure no coating to stay out of 4811