Printed Floral Paper Fan from Japan
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 — 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
• 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