Perforated Uncut Cigarette Paper Web from Japan
Wide web rolls of perforated cigarette paper for high-speed industrial rolling machines, uncut into individual leaves. HTS 4813.90.00.00 covers this as 'other' due to perforations for ventilation, not in booklet or tube form.
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
• Supply perforation specs and Mullen strength tests to distinguish from general filter paper
• Ensure no motifs printed; otherwise reclassified to chapter 49 per chapter notes
• Watch for weight declarations; exceeding typical <15 g/m² may trigger review