Bibulous Laboratory Absorbent Paper Sheets from China
Highly absorbent bibulous paper sheets used in labs for blotting and drying samples, weighing 120 g/m², in sheets. Falls under HTS 4805.91.10 due to bibulous properties and weight ≤150 g/m², uncoated and multi-ply optional for absorbency.
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
• Include absorbency test data (e.g
• water uptake rate) to prove bibulous classification
• Ensure documentation confirms no further processing beyond note 3 to this chapter
• Watch for reclassification if impregnated with chemicals, potentially under 4811