18 g/m² Bamboo Pulp Tissue Base Paper

Uncoated paper from bamboo pulp, 18 g/m² rolls for conversion to facial tissue. HTS 4805.91.70.00 covers other uncoated paper 15-30 g/m²; lacks embossing/perforation of note 3 exclusions. Soft, absorbent for hygiene products.

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.

4818.10.00Same rate: 35%

If household sanitary tissues (facial/ toilet paper)

Finished creped/embossed tissues go to 4818, not base paper.

4803.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If ≤15 g/m² tissue base

Lighter weight rolls for tissue classified separately.

4823.90.10Same rate: 35%

If made into honeycomb paper cores

Chapter note specifies honeycomb to 4823.

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Import Tips & Compliance

State 'base paper for tissue conversion' to prevent classification as finished tissue

No creping/embossing allowed; that's further working

Document bamboo fiber % for sustainability claims

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