Embossed Crepe Masking Paper from China
Creped and embossed paper in rolls for painter's masking applications, providing texture for paint adhesion. HTS 4808.90.20.00 covers creped paper variants not under 4803, with embossing secondary to creping. Typically 60-80 g/m² for tape backings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Distinguish from pressure-sensitive tape (3919) by importing as uncoated paper stock only
• Provide creping ratio measurements (shrinkage percentage) in technical data sheets
• Avoid bulk sheeting that could trigger 4823 classification as cut paper articles