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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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