Surface-Printed Metallized Paper Sheets from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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