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Self-Adhesive Ingredient Labels for Food Packaging

Water-resistant self-adhesive paper labels listing ingredients and nutrition facts for food products. Classified under HTS 4821.90.20.00 for self-adhesive food labeling applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4811.51Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If bleached paper for packaging, not self-adhesive

Non-adhesive food packaging paper uses 4811 subheadings.

3919.10Lower: 18.3% vs 37.5%

If primarily plastic film for high-moisture foods

Food-grade plastic labels classify under plastic Chapter 39.

4822.10.00Same rate: 37.5%

If bobbin lace-style paper decorations, not functional labels

Chapter 4823 covers decorative paper lace items.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include FDA food contact certifications in documentation

β€’ Test for grease/water resistance but confirm paper (not plastic) base

β€’ Avoid nutrition fact printing dominance to prevent Chapter 49 shift