Tarred Kraft Envelope Liner Paper

Tarred kraft envelope liner paper is bituminized kraft in sheets or rolls, used as waterproof liners inside heavy-duty mailing envelopes. Under HTS 4811.10.21.00 for 'other' tarred paper, it features surface bituminization for grease/moisture resistance, not covered by 4803, 4809, or 4810.

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.

4811.90.90Same rate: 35%

If impregnated with wax or paraffin, not bitumen

Wax-impregnated papers fall into other 4811 categories based on impregnant type.

4821.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cut to size and hung for retail sale

Cut, creased paper for envelopes becomes 'printed or worked' in 4821.

4819.20.00Same rate: 35%

If made into boxes or cartons with tarred lining

Tarred paper boxes are classified as completed cartons in 4819.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for minimum 80% sulfate wood fiber content per kraft definitions to prevent down-class to generic 4811

Ensure no motifs printing; otherwise, Chapter 49 applies if decorative

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