Food Wrapping Vegetable Parchment Rolls from Japan
Narrow rolls of vegetable parchment designed for wrapping sandwiches, cheeses, and baked goods, offering superior grease and moisture barrier due to its parchmentized structure. This paper remains intact under fatty foods without tearing. HTS 4806.10.00.00 covers it as vegetable parchment in rolls.
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
• Obtain food-grade certifications (e.g
• EU 1935/2004 compliant) as U.S. importers face strict adulteration checks
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics industrial kraft; retail rolls stay in 4806
• Test for burst strength if borderline; weak parchment may reclassify