Tissue Wrapping Paper from Mexico
Ultra-lightweight tissue paper weighing under 15 g/m², coated with a thin wax layer for moisture resistance, supplied in large rectangular sheets for gift wrapping. It falls under HTS 4811.90.40 due to its low grammage, surface coating, and format exceeding specified dimensions in sheets. Primarily used in retail packaging.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify grammage with lab testing as under 15 g/m² is critical for this subheading; ensure coating is declared to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill certificates for fiber content and weight