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Pharmaceutical Insert Tissue Sheets

Ultra-thin tissue sheets (≤29 g/m²) printed with drug instructions, surface-printed for pharma packaging inserts, HTS 4811.90.90.10 for printed tissue sheets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4901.99.00Lower: 20% vs 37.5%

If printed matter primary use

Chapter notes send motif/character-dominant printed paper to Chapter 49.

4811.60Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If gummed or adhesive-coated

Adhesive gummed paper sheets classify separately in 4811.60.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Argue printing subsidiary to packaging function to stay in 4811; dominant text risks 4901

• Coordinate with FDA regs for content; declare basis weight and any inks/coatings

• Ship unfolded sheets only; folded/pamphlet form may go to 4820