Water-Activated Reinforcement Tape Paper from China
Wide rolls (>15 cm) of reinforced gummed kraft paper with fiberglass threads for high-strength packaging tape. Meets HTS 4811.49.10.00 as gummed adhesive paper in large roll format for industrial sealing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify reinforcement material (fiberglass vs paper) in documentation to confirm paper classification
• Measure roll width precisely; borderline sizes often lead to customs disputes
• Avoid over-declaring strength properties that might suggest paperboard (heading 4811 vs 4819)