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Food Grade Glassine Bags Liner Paper

Translucent glassine paper approved for direct food contact, glazed for grease and moisture barrier properties in bakery bag liners. HTS 4806.40.00.00 applies to this glazed translucent paper in rolls suitable for flexible packaging conversion. Meets FDA standards for food packaging applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4806.10.00Same rate: 35%

If vegetable parchment grade for food wrapping

High grease resistance parchment papers use different production process than calendered glassine.

4814.90.02.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If converted into printed food wrappers

Printed paper articles for food packaging move out of base paper headings to converted articles.

3901.10.10Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If laminated with polyethylene film

Plastic-coated composite materials classify under plastics rather than paper chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Obtain FDA compliance certificates and migration test results for food contact approval before import

β€’ Declare exact basis weights (typically 30-50 gsm) as heavier papers risk sack kraft classification

β€’ Avoid combining with plastic films in same shipment to prevent set classification under different headings

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