Pharmaceutical Insert Tissue Sheets from Japan
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.
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
• 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