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%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
• 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