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Embossed Paper Fan Blades from Japan

Handheld paper fans with embossed decorative blades cut to shape, popular in crafts and events. HTS 4823.90.86 applies to embossed cut paper articles, excluding predominantly printed motifs.

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

• Document embossing process to differentiate from printed paper in Chapter 49

• Measure blade thickness to confirm paperboard specs

• Package as individual cut shapes, not rolls