Laminated Straw Paper Sheets from Japan
Sheets of composite paper produced by sticking straw paper layers with non-straw paper using adhesive, ideal for book covers and stationery. Classified in HTS 4807.00.91.00 for straw paper and paperboard, whether covered with other paper, in sheets not surface-coated. Offers sustainable alternative to virgin pulp products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document adhesive type and layering process to prove composite nature without surface treatments
• Ensure weight and dimensions comply; rolls or sheets both allowed but declare accurately
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as printed if motifs are subsidiary, or it moves to chapter 49