Kraft Paper Washers for Machinery Flanges

Washers cut from sack kraft paper meeting 4804.21 specifications, used as temporary seals on machinery flanges during assembly. HTS 4823.90.8000 applies to these cut-to-shape high-strength paper seals.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4804.21.00.00Same rate: 35%

If uncut sack kraft paper rolls

Kraft paper before cutting to washer shape remains base paper classification.

8431.49.90Same rate: 35%

If parts of cranes/conveyors

Washers integral to specific machinery classified with that machinery.

7609.00.00.00Higher: 40.7% vs 35%

If aluminum foil/paper laminates

Laminated metal-paper seals classified by metal content in Chapter 76.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Reference subheading notes for kraft specs (burst index, stretch) in documentation

Specify flange dimensions and sealing function on commercial invoices

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