Decorative Surface-Decorated Tissue Paper Sheets

Ultra-thin tissue paper sheets (<15 g/m²) with metallic surface decoration for crafts/floral wrapping, sides >36 cm x >15 cm. Classed in HTS 4811.90.40.90 as 'other' surface-decorated lightweight paper where decoration subsidiary to packaging function.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4818.20.00Same rate: 35%

If for household sanitary use

Toilet/facial tissue stock under 4818 if width ≤36 cm, regardless of lightweight specs.

4811.90.20Same rate: 35%

If vegetable parchment type

Specific subheading for parchment processes; material treatment alters classification.

5901.90.20Higher: 42% vs 35%

If textile-backed

Textile-coated with paper shifts to Chapter 59 as coated textiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Lab test grammage and confirm decoration doesn't constitute 'printed motifs' per Chapter note

Declare as 'other' explicitly; generic 'tissue' risks 4818 misplacement

Avoid retail packaging that implies completed article status

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Thermal paper rolls weighing under 15 g/m², coated with heat-sensitive chemicals for printing receipts and labels, supplied in widths over 15 cm. Classified under HTS 4811.90.40.90 due to its lightweight coating and low grammage, distinguishing it from uncoated paper or heavier coated products in other subheadings. Not primarily for writing or printing like heading 4809 or 4810 goods.

Surface-Printed Gift Wrapping Paper Sheets

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Surface-Colored Wax-Impregnated Baking Paper Rolls

Lightweight baking parchment rolls (<15 g/m²) wax-impregnated and lightly surface-colored for non-stick baking, rolls >15 cm wide. HTS 4811.90.40.90 covers this 'other' impregnated/surface-colored lightweight paper, excluding sulfite wrapping (4805.30) or heavier greaseproof types.