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Paper Pulp Filter Block for Water Purification

A rigid block made from compressed paper pulp designed specifically for filtering impurities from drinking water in residential systems. It falls under HTS 4812.00.00.00 as it is a filter block explicitly made of paper pulp, meeting the heading's criteria for blocks, slabs, and plates used in filtration.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8421.99.01Same rate: 35%

If assembled into a complete water filter housing

Assembled filter parts or cartridges fall under machinery parts in 8421, not raw paper pulp blocks.

4818.10.00Same rate: 35%

If used for toilet or facial tissue filtration

Household sanitary paper products, even filter-like, are classified in 4818 if primarily for sanitary end-use.

4805.40.00Same rate: 35%

If in rolls and not formed into blocks/slabs

Unformed filter paper in rolls goes to 4805 for other special purpose papers, not shaped pulp products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the product is made predominantly from paper pulp via lab testing, as customs may require fiber content certification to confirm classification under 4812

Include detailed technical specs on porosity, density, and filtration efficiency in import documentation to avoid reclassification as generic paperboard