Padded Bubble Mailers from Japan
6 x 10 inch kraft paper mailers with internal polyethylene bubble lining for cushioning fragile items. Paper exterior predominates, classifying as envelopes under HTS 4817.10.00.00 per material rulings. Used for small e-commerce shipments.
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
• Prove paper weight exceeds plastic bubble layer for paper classification
• Comply with bubble chamber size limits for postal rates
• Label as 'mailers' not 'bags' in entries