HS code for washi tape
The U.S. HS code for washi tape is usually 4811.41.21.00 (paper), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper | 4811.41.21.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 4811.41.21.00: Gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard / Self-adhesive / In strips or rolls
What decides the code
Washi tape is self-adhesive paper in rolls, surface-decorated or printed, classified under heading 4811, specifically 4811.41.21.00.
- Paper base with an adhesive coating puts the tape in heading 4811 as gummed or adhesive paper.
- Self-adhesive construction leads to subheading 4811.41 rather than other coated paper lines.
- Sold in strips or rolls fits the 4811.41.21.00 line for self-adhesive paper in strips or rolls.
- Surface decoration or printing is allowed in heading 4811 and does not move the tape out of it.
Common mistakes
- Classifying washi tape under heading 4823 as other cut paper is wrong because the self-adhesive coating is the defining feature.
- Using heading 4810 for coated or printed paper is wrong because that heading covers paper without adhesive.
- Treating decorative tape as a plastic product under Chapter 39 is wrong when the base material is paper.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 4811.41.21.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for washi tape?
The U.S. HTS code for washi tape is usually 4811.41.21.00 (paper). The first six digits, 4811.41, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on washi tape from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 4811.41.21.00 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 4811.41.21.00Gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard / Self-adhesive / In strips or rolls
- Heading 4811Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than goods of the kind described in heading 4803, 4809 or 4810
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.