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Paper Hairdressing Cape from Japan

Single-use cape made from thin, waterproofed paper pulp sheets to protect clothing during salon services. Classified in HTS 4818.50.0080 as other clothing accessories of cellulose fibers for sanitary purposes in household or professional settings.

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

• Document the product's sanitary/household use with usage instructions to prevent misclassification as industrial packaging

• Test for Mullen burst strength if resembling kraft paper to distinguish from heading 4804

• Ensure no printing dominates the primary use, or it may shift to Chapter 49

Paper Hairdressing Cape from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4818.50.00.80