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Paraffin-Impregnated Freezer Paper

Paper sheets impregnated with paraffin wax and coated with polyethylene on one side for home freezer use. Fits HTS 4811.60.60.00 as 'other' wax-coated paper products excluded from 4809/4810.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4818.90.00Lower: 20% vs 37.5%

If printed with motifs as primary feature

Printed designs not subsidiary to wrapping function classify under Chapter 49 per notes.

3920.10.00Higher: 41.7% vs 37.5%

If predominantly plastic-coated

If PE coating exceeds paper substrate, treated as plastic film/polymer in Chapter 39.

4802Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If uncoated newsprint weight range

Unimpregnated base paper may revert to uncoated paper in rolls under 4802.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Test for paraffin vs polyethylene dominance; PE-dominant shifts to plastics chapter

• Include MSDS sheets confirming glycerol/oil-free impregnation to match subheading

• Label weight per roll/sheet accurately to confirm exclusion from lighter paper headings