Handmade Gampi Silk Paper Large Sheets from Mexico
Ultra-thin, strong handmade paper from Gampi tree bark, produced in Japan for restoration and printing, in large sheets suitable for scrolls. Classified in HTS 4811.90.10.00 for its handmade process and dimensions exceeding subheading size requirements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include lab tests confirming no mechanical pulping; Gampi often mimics silk but is cellulose-based
• Verify sheet flatness and size post-drying to meet 'unfolded state' criteria
• Beware of importer claims; customs may sample for fiber analysis if suspected machine-made