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Food Grade Glassine Bags Liner Paper from Japan

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.

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

• Obtain FDA compliance certificates and migration test results for food contact approval before import

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

• Avoid combining with plastic films in same shipment to prevent set classification under different headings