Printed Floral Paper Fan from China
A decorative hand fan of lightweight paper with floral motifs printed on both sides, mounted on wooden sticks, cut precisely to fan shape. Classified under HTS 4823.90.5000 as paper pulp/paperboard articles cut to shape for hand use, where printing is subsidiary to the fan function per chapter notes. Ideal for events or costumes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm printing is not the primary purpose (e.g
• not motifs dominating use) to stay in Chapter 48, not Chapter 49
• Include lab tests or supplier affidavits on paper content exceeding 50% by weight for classification support
• Avoid misdeclaration as toys (9503); specify adult cooling use in invoices