Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers and glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets
4 declarable lines
Heading 4806 covers vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, and glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers when they are in rolls or sheets. It is split by paper type into four lines: vegetable parchment, greaseproof, tracing, and glassine or other glazed transparent or translucent papers. All listed lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Vegetable parchment baking paper in rolls
- Vegetable parchment rectangular sheets
- Greaseproof food wrapping paper in rolls
- Greaseproof interleaving sheets
- Tracing paper sheets for drafting or art use
- Glassine paper sheets for stamp or photo storage
- Translucent glazed paper in rolls for packaging
How to choose the right subheading
- Identify the paper type first: vegetable parchment, greaseproof, tracing, or glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent paper.
- Confirm the goods are in rolls or rectangular sheets, not cut to shape or made up into articles.
- Check for coating or impregnation; coated or impregnated paper generally moves to another heading such as 4811.
- Match the named paper type to the 4806 line; all four listed lines have a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Often confused with
- Heading 4811Waxed or coated wrapping paper
Paper coated or impregnated with wax or other materials is outside heading 4806.
- Heading 4809Carbon paper
Carbon and copying or transfer papers are classified in heading 4809.
- Heading 4819Glassine bags
Made-up bags and packing containers are classified as articles, not as paper in rolls or sheets.
- Heading 4823Parchment paper liners cut to shape
Paper cut to shape or made into articles is outside heading 4806.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for vegetable parchment paper?
Vegetable parchment in rolls or sheets is 4806.10.00.00; its general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on greaseproof paper?
Greaseproof papers in rolls or sheets are 4806.20.00.00; the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify glassine paper in rolls?
Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers in rolls or sheets are 4806.40.00.00; the general (MFN) rate is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.