Plastic Coated Release Paper in Rolls

This is machine-finished paper coated on one side with polyethylene plastic, used as a release liner for adhesive tapes and labels. It falls under HTS 4811.59.60.00 as paper coated with plastics (excluding adhesives), not classifiable under headings 4803, 4809, or 4810 due to its plastic coating and roll form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4811.41Lower: 10% vs 35%

If printed with motifs not subsidiary to primary use

Per chapter note, printed paper with significant motifs falls in chapter 49 or subheading 4811.41.

3901.10.10Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If imported primarily as polyethylene film with minimal paper substrate

Classification shifts to plastics heading if plastic predominates over paper substrate.

4819.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cut to rectangular sheets of specific sizes for retail sale

Processed sheets not in rolls may fall under 4819 for converted paper products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify plastic coating weight and type via lab testing to confirm classification under 4811, not 4802

β€’ Provide mill test certificates showing basis weight and coating composition for customs clearance