Bergger RC Prestige Variable Contrast Smooth Base Paper
Uncoated resin-coated paper stock in rolls, weighing 40–150 g/m², made from premium alpha-cellulose fibres with less than 10% mechanical pulp. It is designed as an unsensitized base for silver gelatin photographic processes, and has not undergone any coating or surface treatment. This qualifies as uncoated paper for graphic purposes under tariff item 4802.55.00.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paper is sensitized with photographic emulsions before import
Sensitized photographic paper falls under Chapter 37.
If coated with a plastic layer on one or both sides
Coated paper is classified under heading 4811 if the coating is not merely subsidiary.
If imported in sheets rather than rolls
Sheets of the same paper fall under tariff item 4802.57.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the paper has no surface coating (e.g
• baryta or polyethylene) at import; if coated, classification may shift to heading 4811
• Maintain records of the fibre source and mechanical pulp percentage to justify the subheading
• Check whether the rolls exceed 36 cm in width, as required for certain chapter 48 headings, though 4802 is exempt from note 8
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