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India Bible Paper for Religious Texts

Thin, high-opacity paper specifically designed for printing Bibles and other religious books, weighing under 150 g/m² with kaolin coating on one or both sides. It contains no more than 10% mechanical fibres, meeting the criteria for tariff item 4810.14.00 as a coated graphic-purpose paper in sheets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

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

Alternative Classifications

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

4810.13.00Same rate: Free

If the paper is in rolls

Roll form is classified under a different tariff item.

4810.19.00Same rate: Free

If mechanical fibre content exceeds 10%

The subheading separates papers by fibre content.

4901.99.00Same rate: Free

If the paper is printed with religious texts

Printed books fall in Chapter 49.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the paper's weight is below 150 g/m² and sheet dimensions are within 435 mm x 297 mm unfolded

• Provide documentation of the kaolin coating and fibre composition (≤10% mechanical) to CBSA upon request

• If the paper is imported with printed religious texts, Chapter 49 may apply

Related Products under Tariff item 4810.14.00

A3 Coated Satin Paper 130gsm

Satin-finish kaolin-coated paper in A3 sheets (297x420 mm), 130 g/m², made from chemical wood fibres only. It is a coated graphic-purpose paper with no mechanical fibres, fitting tariff item 4810.14.00 for sheets not exceeding 435 mm x 297 mm.

A4 Coated Matte Inkjet Paper 120gsm

High-quality coated paper in A4 sheets (210x297 mm), weighing 120 g/m², designed for inkjet printing with a matte finish on both sides using kaolin coating. It contains no mechanical fibres, making it suitable for tariff item 4810.14.00 as a coated graphic-purpose paper in sheets.

A4 Glossy Photo Paper 150gsm

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Adox Silvermax Basic Photo Paper A4 Sheets

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Agfa MCC 110 Basic Matt Paper A4

MCC 110 matt base paper, inorganic-coated under 150 g/m², in rectangular A4 sheets for photo use. The kaolin coating and sheet size qualify it under 4810.14.00 as coated graphic paper with no mechanical fibres.

Alternative Process Photo Base Paper Custom Sheet

Alternative Process Photo Base Paper Custom Sheet is a kaolin-coated paper designed as an unsensitized base for alternative photographic processes such as gum bichromate. It is cut to custom sheet sizes that fall within the dimensions specified for this tariff item, with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other not exceeding 297 mm. The paper contains no mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibres, meeting the subheading's requirement for writing, printing, or graphic purposes.