ResinCoat Photo Base Paper
RC-backed kaolin-coated paperboard at 148 g/m² in wide rolls for industrial emulsion coating lines. Its weight, coating, fiber rules, and photo sensitization intent align with this tariff item for coated graphic paper in rolls.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the RC backing is a plastic layer over half the thickness
Plastic-coated paper is classified under Chapter 39 per note 7.
If the paper is pre-coated with photographic emulsions
Sensitized photographic paper falls under Chapter 37.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the resin coating is not a plastic layer exceeding half the total thickness, which would exclude it from Chapter 48
• Keep detailed manufacturing records to show the paper is unsensitized at import
• Verify roll widths exceed 36 cm to meet chapter size requirements
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