Filter Paper Base for Lab Filters

Uncoated porous paper weighing 13 g/m² in rolls for manufacturing laboratory filter papers. Falls under HTS 4805.91.50.00 for other uncoated paper ≤15 g/m², not further processed.

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.

4823.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If pre-cut into filter discs or shapes

Cut filter paper qualifies as a paper article under 4823.

4805.19Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fluting paper specs despite low weight

If meeting fluting strength requirements, classifies in 4805.1x.

4810.22Lower: 10% vs 35%

If lightly coated on one side

Any coating changes to coated paper heading 4810.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document intended use as base stock to prevent classification as finished filter

Test for contaminants; purity affects end-use compliance

Avoid folding or pleating pre-import, as it becomes a 4823 article