18 g/m² Bamboo Pulp Tissue Base Paper from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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