Wax-Coated Freezer Paper Rolls from Japan
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.
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
• 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