Tissue Base Paper for Facial Tissues
Uncoated tissue paper weighing 14 g/m², produced in large rolls for conversion into facial tissues or bathroom tissue. It meets note 3 to chapter 48 as it is in rolls, not further worked beyond basic production, and falls under 4805.91.50.00 due to its low weight under 15 g/m².
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weighing over 15 g/m² but ≤150 g/m²
Higher grammage within the same 'other uncoated paper ≤150 g/m²' category changes subheading.
If creped or crinkled for specific tissue end-use
Creped tissue paper is classified separately in heading 4818 regardless of weight.
If made mainly from mechanical wood pulp
Pulp composition determines heading 48 classification; mechanical pulp shifts to 4802.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify grammage with lab testing as weights near 15 g/m² may shift classification to higher subheadings
• Provide mill certificates confirming uncoated status and no further processing per chapter note 3
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as printed tissue, which moves to chapter 49
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