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Medical Vegetable Parchment Release Paper from Japan

Sterilizable vegetable parchment used as release liners in medical packaging for bandages and wound dressings, offering clean peel without residue. Its greaseproof nature suits adhesive backings. Classed HTS 4806.10.00.00 as vegetable parchment.

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

• Comply with USP Class VI or ISO 10993 biocompatibility testing documentation

• Declare for medical end-use carefully; may trigger FDA review

• Ensure gamma/steam sterilization compatibility certification