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Litho-Printed Shampoo Bottle Labels from Japan

Waterproof lithographic-printed labels on paper substrate for shampoo and conditioner bottles, showing ingredients, volume, and branding. HTS 4821.10.20.00 applies to these paper labels due to lithographic printing process.

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

• Provide INCI ingredient lists matching label print; FDA audits common for cosmetics

• Specify paper grammage (typically 60-80 g/m²) in invoices to distinguish from paperboard