Laser Photo Base Paper 31 g/m²
31 g/m² uncoated paper intended for laser-exposed photographic sensitization applications. It is made from chemical pulp without mechanical fibers, meeting the criteria for tariff item 4802.54.00 as lightweight uncoated graphic paper under 40 g/m².
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 paper is already sensitized with photographic emulsion
Sensitized photographic paper is classified in Chapter 37, not Chapter 48.
If the weight exceeds 40 g/m²
Heavier uncoated graphic paper falls under a different subheading of 4802.
If in sheets of specific dimensions
Sheet form may be classified under a different subheading of 4802.
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
• Verify the paper has no coating or treatment that would move it to another heading
• Provide documentation of the fiber composition (chemical, not mechanical)
• Be prepared to demonstrate the paper's intended use in photographic processes if questioned by CBSA
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