Creped Wet Strength Tissue Paper from Japan
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.
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
• 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