Paraffin Coated Candy Tissue Paper from Japan
Lightweight tissue paper coated with paraffin for confectionery wrapping to prevent sticking. HTS 4811.60.60.00 captures this wax-coated specialty not in 4810 lightweight coated.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Prove paraffin coating exceeds any print coverage to avoid Chapter 49
• Measure coating weight <15g/m² per side to distinguish from 4810.22
• Supplier affidavits on mechanical vs chemical pulp aid classification defense