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Medical X-Ray Base Paperboard

Medical X-ray base paperboard is thick uncoated paperboard sheets used as a base for X-ray photo-sensitive films, weighing 200 g/m² or more, with medical-grade purity and antifungal treatment for darkroom storage. It is classified under tariff item 4802.20.00 as a base for photo-sensitive paper, given its uncoated nature and specialized medical use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
  • HC

    Consumer Products Safety · May be required

    May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 4802200000; Equal To 4802200000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4811.59.00Same rate: Free

If the antifungal treatment is considered a coating

Coated paperboard is classified in heading 48.11, not as uncoated base paper.

4802.55.00Same rate: Free

If the paperboard is not specifically for photo-sensitive use

General uncoated paperboard may fall here if it does not meet the base paper criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the paperboard is uncoated and meets the sheet size requirements of chapter note 8

• Document the medical-grade purity and antifungal treatment as part of the product specifications

• Be aware that the antifungal treatment must not constitute a coating, or classification may shift to heading 48.11

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