Handmade Japanese Washi Rice Paper Rolls from China
Traditional washi paper made by hand from rice plant fibers or mulberry, produced in wide rolls exceeding 15 cm for shoji screens and calligraphy. It qualifies for HTS 4811.90.10.00 due to its handmade production and format in rolls or large sheets, featuring natural fibers and irregular edges.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide manufacturer affidavits or videos demonstrating manual molding/screening process to verify handmade status
• Ensure rolls are >15 cm width; narrower strips shift to different subheadings
• Avoid printing motifs as primary feature, or it may classify under Chapter 49 per chapter notes