Poster Mailing Fiber Tubes from Japan
Protective fiber tubes with plastic end plugs for shipping posters, maps, and artwork via mail. Paperboard body qualifies under HTS 4819.50.4020 as similar containers despite minor plastic ends.
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
• Quantify plastic ends as <10% by weight to maintain paper classification
• Customs may require disassembly photos showing fiber dominance