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Wax-Coated Freezer Paper Rolls

Paper rolls coated with paraffin wax on one side for wrapping frozen meats, providing moisture barrier. HTS 4811.90.90.80 includes this coated paper in rolls for food packaging applications.

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.

4811.51.20Same rate: 37.5%

If bleached, clay-coated for printing

Bleached coated printing paper in specific weights falls under 4811.51.

4823.70.00Same rate: 37.5%

If molded/filter paper sheets

Specialty processed papers like molded pulp shift to 4823 articles.

2712.90Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If predominantly paraffin wax

Wax as chief binding agent reclassifies from paper to petroleum waxes.

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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

• Certify wax coating is food-contact safe with FDA compliance letters to ease entry

• Measure coating weight; excessive wax may trigger plastics classification under Chapter 39

• Specify if bleached/unbleached in invoices for potential 4811.51/4811.61 shift