Christmas Snowflake Printed Gift Wrap Sheets from Japan
Rectangular sheets of gift wrap (40x30 inches unfolded) weighing 35 g/m², surface-printed with repeating snowflake patterns in silver ink for holiday use. Classified under HTS 4811.90.80.20 as non-tissue gift wrap that is surface-decorated, with sheets exceeding 36 cm x 15 cm. Printing is subsidiary to its primary wrapping function.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Document sheet dimensions unfolded to confirm >36 cm x >15 cm, as folded retail packs may trigger scrutiny
• Ensure printing does not constitute 'motifs not subsidiary' per Chapter notes to prevent reclassification to Chapter 49
• Test for basis weight compliance; common pitfall is mislabeling lightweight paper leading to incorrect duty assessment