Bibulous Laboratory Absorbent Paper Sheets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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