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Newsprint Paper 48 gsm Rolls

This is an uncoated newsprint paper in rolls, weighing 48 g/m², with over 50% mechanical pulp fibre content, used primarily for newspaper printing. It falls under tariff item 4802.69.00 as 'other' paper, though it may be borderline with newsprint.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

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

4801.00.00Same rate: Free

If the paper meets the newsprint definition

Newsprint is explicitly excluded from heading 48.02.

4802.62.00Same rate: Free

If the paper weighs less than 40 g/m²

The subheading structure separates lighter rolls.

4901.99.00Same rate: Free

If printed with substantive newspaper content

Printed matter falls in Chapter 49.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify whether the paper meets the newsprint definition in Chapter Note 4 (50%+ mechanical fibres, 40-65 g/m², specific roughness)

• If it does, it must be classified under 48.01, not 48.02

• Keep fibre content and roughness test results

• If the paper is printed, Chapter 49 may apply

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Brochure Mechanical Blend 72 gsm Sheets

This is a 72 g/m² uncoated paper blend containing more than 10% mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibres, intended for brochure printing. Supplied in rectangular sheets, it falls under tariff item 4802.69.00 as 'other' paper for graphic purposes.

Bulk Journal Paper 62 gsm Rolls

This is a 62 g/m² uncoated paper in rolls, containing more than 10% mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibres, used for journal production. It qualifies as 'other' paper under tariff item 4802.69.00 because it is not newsprint and is intended for writing or printing.

Canson Mi-Teintes Pastel Drawing Paper

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