Transformer Oil-Impregnable Condenser Paper

Specialty uncoated paper in rolls, 40-80 g/m², with high oil absorption for impregnation in power transformers and high-voltage capacitors. It qualifies as condenser paper under HTS 4805.91.20.00 due to its tailored purity and low weight for electrical insulation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4805.24Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mainly recovered pulp with Mullen burst ≥2 kPa·m²/g

Recycled testliner paper under 4805.24 if waste-based, not virgin fiber condenser spec.

4805.91Same rate: 35%

If weighing >150 g/m²

Same uncoated 'other' paper but heavier grammage moves within 4805.91 to .40 subheading.

4901.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If printed with non-subsidiary motifs

Chapter note sends printed paper with pictorial elements to chapter 49 headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit impregnation compatibility certificates; pitfall is reclass to 4811 if pre-impregnated with resins

Ensure declaration specifies 'not further worked'—slitting to narrow widths may trigger 4821 review

Check ash content <1% and uniform thickness for condenser grade validation