Self-Adhesive Ingredient Labels for Food Packaging from Japan
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.
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
• Include FDA food contact certifications in documentation
• Test for grease/water resistance but confirm paper (not plastic) base
• Avoid nutrition fact printing dominance to prevent Chapter 49 shift