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Cigarette Inner Foil Liner Glassine from Japan

Ultra-thin glazed glassine paper serving as base liner for cigarette pack foil stamping, providing smooth translucent surface. HTS 4806.40.00.00 covers this specialty glazed paper used in tobacco packaging production. High calendering ensures perfect print registration.

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

• Include tobacco industry certifications and provide samples for customs verification of glazing quality

• Declare as 'packaging component paper' to avoid consumer goods classification

• Ensure basis weight under 40 gsm typical for this application to match glassine specs