Printed Floral Paper Fan from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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