Silicone Release Coated Paper from Japan
Glassine paper weighing 60 g/m² with silicone release coating, in wide rolls for pressure-sensitive label backings. Classified HTS 4811.90.80 as coated paper over 30 g/m² in rolls >15 cm. Silicone enables clean label release in manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify 'release coating' in entry docs; confusion with adhesives common
• Certify paper dominates construction; silicone-only films go to Chapter 39
• Check roll width specs; narrow webs risk 4811.90.40 classification