Vegetable Parchment Baking Paper from Mexico
Vegetable parchment baking paper is a greaseproof paper made by processing paper with sulfuric acid to create a dense, non-porous structure that repels grease and oil. It is commonly used for lining baking trays and wrapping fatty foods. Classified under HTS 4806.20.00.00 as greaseproof paper due to its impervious nature to grease.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify greaseproof certification through standard tests like Cobb sizing to ensure compliance with HTS 4806.20.00.00 criteria
• Provide mill test certificates confirming no coatings or treatments beyond parchmentization process
• Avoid misclassification as coated paper by documenting the chemical processing method used