Returned Elements Bamboo Rolling Papers

Elements Bamboo Rolling Papers use rice and bamboo fibers, originally exported from U.S. and returned due to market changes. Meets HTS 9801.00.80.40 criteria as U.S.-origin cigarette paper of heading 4813 being reimported commercially.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽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.

4813.20.00.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If sheet format

Distinction between roll vs. sheet formats determines 4813.10 vs 4813.20 subheading.

9808.00.40Same rate: 10%

If emergency war materials

Military/emergency imports use 9808 provisions; commercial returns use 9801.00.80.40.

9903.88.15Same rate: 10%

If country-specific exclusions

Additional duties may apply via Chapter 99 even with 9801.00.80.40 base classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Prepare detailed export history including port, date, and value for CBP verification

Tobacco/cigarette paper products may require FDA/TTB documentation beyond tariff classification

Monitor for U.S. note 1(c) exclusions if manufactured in bonded warehouse originally