Surface-Printed Metallized Paper Sheets from China
Rectangular sheets of paper with vacuum metallized aluminum layer and surface-printed designs for premium packaging. HTS 4811.90.90 covers the metallization and printing as surface decoration not qualifying for 4809/4810 exclusions. Used for gift boxes and luxury goods wrapping.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Document metallization process (vacuum deposition) separately from printing to support 4811 classification
• Measure metal layer thickness (<6.5 microns typical) to avoid Chapter 76 classification as foil
• Ensure printing motifs aren't primary use, or risk reclassification to Chapter 49