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Heading 4812

Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp

1 declarable lines

Heading 4812 covers filter blocks, slabs and plates made of paper pulp. It has a single declarable line, 4812.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of Free.

Products in this heading

  • Paper pulp filter blocks for water filtration
  • Paper pulp filter slabs for filter presses
  • Paper pulp filter plates for industrial filtration
  • Porous paper pulp filter panels
  • Paper pulp filter blocks for air filtration
  • Paper pulp filter plates for oil filtration

How to choose the right subheading

  • Confirm the article is made of paper pulp, not paper or paperboard in another form.
  • Confirm the form is a block, slab or plate rather than a roll, sheet or cut filter.
  • Confirm the intended use is filtration.
  • The heading has one line, 4812.00.00.00, so size, shape details and end use do not create another subheading here.

Often confused with

  • Coffee filters made from paper, cut to shape

    Cut paper articles are not paper pulp filter blocks, slabs or plates.

    Heading 4823
  • Filter paper supplied in rolls

    Uncoated filter paper in rolls is paper in rolls, not a pulp block, slab or plate.

    Heading 4805
  • Paperboard boxes used to hold filters

    Packing containers of paperboard are classified as cartons and boxes.

    Heading 4819
  • Paper labels for filter products

    Labels of paper are classified in the label heading.

    Heading 4821

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for paper pulp filter blocks?

Paper pulp filter blocks are classified under 4812.00.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate for that line is Free.

What is the duty on paper pulp filter plates?

Paper pulp filter plates fall under 4812.00.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is Free.

How do I classify paper pulp filter slabs?

Classify them in 4812.00.00.00 when they are paper pulp slabs used for filtering. The general (MFN) duty rate for that line 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.

All lines in heading 4812

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