Tarred Waterproofing Paper Roll from Japan
Rolls of paper (width 1.2m) treated with coal tar for damp-proof courses in building foundations and walls. Meets HTS 4811.10.11.00 criteria as tarred paper in rolls >15 cm wide, excluded from 4809/4810.
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
• Test for tar content (>80% wood fibers optional but helpful) and provide chemical analysis if requested
• Ensure roll width documentation; customs measures actual width post-unwinding
• Avoid mixing with plastic-coated papers, which may classify under 3918 as plastic sheeting