Color-Optimized Newsprint Sheets
Color-optimized newsprint sheets engineered for improved ink hold in color printing, weighing 50 g/m². The sheets are uncoated, made primarily from mechanical pulp, and meet the definition of newsprint under Chapter Note 4. They are used in weekly color supplements and are not further processed beyond surface sizing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sheets are bleached or have higher brightness and are used for other graphic purposes
Paper made mainly from bleached pulp or with brightness ≥60% may fall under heading 48.02.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the sheets meet the newsprint definition: 40-65 g/m², mechanical pulp ≥50%, and Parker Print Surf >2.5 microns
• Verify dimensions exceed 28 cm x 15 cm to qualify as sheets
• Keep mill certificates showing pulp composition for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 4801.00.00
48.7 gsm Standard Newsprint Rolls
Standard newsprint rolls at 48.7 g/m², made predominantly from softwood mechanical pulp, machine-finished for offset printing. The rolls are uncoated and meet the newsprint definition. They are used extensively in daily newspapers and are not further processed.
Broadheet Newspaper Newsprint Sheets
Standard newsprint cut to broadsheet sizes (e.g., 22x29 inches), weighing 45 g/m², uncoated for black-and-white printing. The sheets meet the newsprint definition and are not converted or printed. They are used for newspapers and are distinct from converted products.
Double Newsprint Roll
Wide-format double newsprint rolls at 48.8 g/m², designed for broadsheet newspapers with color sections. The rolls are uncoated, made from mechanical pulp, and meet the newsprint criteria of Chapter Note 4. They support high-volume color rotary printing and are not further processed.
Economic Newsprint Roll
Low-cost newsprint rolls at 40 g/m², designed for small community newspapers. The rolls are uncoated, made from standard mechanical pulp, and meet the newsprint definition in Chapter Note 4. They maximize affordability for low-circulation print without additional processing.
Glossy Newsprint Sheets
Lightly calendered newsprint sheets with a mild gloss, weighing 52 g/m², for tabloid newspapers. The sheets retain the newsprint pulp composition and use profile despite surface treatment, which is allowed under Chapter Note 3. They are not coated or further processed.
High-Opacity Newsprint Sheets
High-opacity newsprint sheets at 49 g/m², with enhanced opacity to reduce show-through in double-sided printing. The opacity is achieved through pulp blend adjustments, not coatings, and the sheets meet the newsprint definition. They are uncoated and used for newspaper printing.