Darkroom Resin-Coated Photo Base
Darkroom resin-coated photo base is a lightweight kaolin-coated paperboard with mechanical fibres, intended as the foundational layer for resin-coated photographic papers sensitized for darkroom exposure and development. It is coated on both sides with kaolin and weighs not more than 72 g/m². This product falls under tariff item 4810.22.00 as light-weight coated paper for graphic purposes.
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 weighs more than 72 g/m²
Heavier coated paper with mechanical fibres is classified under this subheading.
If the paper is coated on one side only
Single-side coated paper with mechanical fibres falls under this alternative.
If the paper is already sensitized for darkroom use
Sensitized photographic paper is excluded from Chapter 48 and classified in Chapter 37.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the paper's total weight is 72 g/m² or less and the coating weight per side is not more than 15 g/m² to qualify as light-weight coated paper
• Ensure the mechanical fibre content exceeds 10% and document this for customs
• If the paper is already coated with a resin layer for photographic use, it may be classified under Chapter 37
Related Products under Tariff item 4810.22.00
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Coated Lightweight Catalog Insert Paper
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Cyanotype Process Blue Print Base
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Embossed Coated Inkjet Photo Paper
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