Surface-Printed Packaging Paper Rolls from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

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