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Paper Pulp Slab for Laboratory Air Filtration

Specialized slabs from high-purity paper pulp for cleanroom and lab fume hood air filtration. Falls under HTS 4812.00.00.00 as filter slabs of paper pulp per the tariff definition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4810.22Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If light-weight coated paper <72g/m² with mechanical pulp base

Coated lightweight papers for printing/filtering go to 4810 if dual-coated.

4823.90.10Same rate: 37.5%

If sold as sets with other lab consumables

Paper article sets for lab use classified in 4823, not individual filter slabs.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide HEPA or ULPA equivalence documentation and low-particulate pulp certificates

• Use ISPM 15 compliant packaging for lab-sensitive imports to prevent contamination claims