Creped Wet Strength Tissue Paper

Creped tissue paper with wet strength properties, produced by creping the surface for enhanced absorbency and durability, supplied in rolls. Classified under HTS 4808.90.20.00 as creped paper not of heading 4803, distinct from standard writing or printing paper. Used primarily in hygiene products and industrial wiping.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4804.29.00Same rate: 35%

If made from sack kraft pulp exceeding 80% sulfate fibers

Shifts to sack kraft paper category if meeting specific tensile/tear specs for packaging grades.

4818.10.00Same rate: 35%

If toilet or facial tissue for sanitary retail use

Household sanitary paper takes precedence over general creped paper descriptions.

4823.90.10Same rate: 35%

If cut to size and shape as disposable articles like wipes

Completed paper articles fall under other paper products, not base paper stock.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify creping process documentation and grammage to confirm exclusion from heading 4803

Include lab test reports on Mullen burst or tensile strength if claiming wet strength features

Avoid misclassification as sanitary tissue (4818) by specifying industrial rather than consumer end-use

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