Stearin-Coated Cheese Paper Rolls from Japan
Specialty paper rolls coated with stearin (animal fat derivative) for cheese aging and wrapping. HTS 4811.60.60.00 as 'other' stearin-coated paper excluded from base headings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify stearin source (vegetable/animal) for potential sanitary import restrictions
• Avoid declaring as 'waxed' if stearin-dominant to prevent duty evasion claims
• Test burst strength; high-strength may overlap kraftliner alternatives