Surface-Printed Packaging Paper Rolls

Kraft paper rolls surface-printed with brand logos and patterns for flexible packaging conversion into bags. Falls under HTS 4811.90.90.80 as surface-decorated paper in rolls, other than kraftliner or sack kraft.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4804.11.00.00Same rate: 35%

If qualifying as kraftliner

≥80% sulfate wood fibers, >115 g/m² with minimum Mullen burst strength moves to kraftliner.

4901.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If printed motifs dominate primary use

Chapter note excludes goods where printing is primary, shifting to printed books/ matter in 49.

4819.40.00Same rate: 35%

If converted into printed bags

Post-import conversion to sacks/bags classifies under 4819 carton/packaging articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Prove printing is subsidiary to packaging function via end-use affidavits to prevent Chapter 49 shift

Test basis weight and burst strength; if meeting kraftliner specs (>115 g/m², high Mullen), reclassify to 4804.11

Include commercial invoices specifying roll dimensions and print coverage percentage