Tissue Base Paper for Facial Tissues from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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