48.7 gsm Standard Newsprint Rolls from Japan
Newsprint in large rolls at 48.7 g/m², made predominantly from softwood mechanical pulp, machine-finished for offset printing. HTS 4801.00.01.20 applies to this standard grade used extensively in daily newspapers. Diameter typically 50-60 inches for efficient web printing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare exact grammage and dimensions accurately; discrepancies lead to audits
• Use FDA-equivalent certifications if repurposed for food packaging to meet indirect additive rules