Tissue Base Paper for Facial Tissues from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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