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4811.90.10.00 - Handmade paper 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty27%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 4811.90.10.00, specifically covers "handmade paper" within the broader scope of paper and paperboard that is coated, impregnated, covered, surface-colored, surface-decorated, or printed. The defining characteristic here is the method of manufacture, indicating paper produced through artisanal or non-industrial processes, often involving manual sheet formation. This distinguishes it from machine-made papers that would fall under other subdivisions.

Within the context of heading 4811, which deals with various treated papers and paperboards in rolls or rectangular sheets, this specific subheading isolates paper produced by hand. While other subcategories might differentiate based on further specific treatments or forms, the primary determinant for this entry is the "handmade" attribute. This implies a distinction in both production technique and potentially in the resulting physical characteristics, such as texture and uniformity, compared to mass-produced alternatives.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 4811.90.10.00. Therefore, the focus for classification purposes rests on confirming that the paper in question is indeed of handmade origin and meets the general criteria of heading 4811 concerning its dimensions and any surface treatments. The explicit inclusion of "handmade paper" serves as a direct classification pathway for goods meeting this specific production standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 4811.90.10.00?
HTS code 4811.90.10.00 covers Handmade paper under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard.
›What products are classified under 4811.90.10.00?
This classification covers Handmade paper. It is a subcategory of In strips or rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm or in rectangular (including square) sheets with one side exceeding 36 cm and the other side exceeding 15 cm in the unfolded state:.
›What is the import duty rate for 4811.90.10.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 4811.90.10.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 27%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 4811.90.10.00?
Imports under HTS 4811.90.10.00 are measured in kg.

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