High-Brightness Newsprint Roll
Newsprint in rolls with enhanced brightness over 60%, suitable for color advertising inserts, made from a blend of mechanical and some chemical pulps. Classified under HTS 4801.00.01.40 as other newsprint in rolls, meeting newsprint display width and weight specs. Ideal for regional newspapers seeking better print contrast.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coated for improved print quality
Any coating moves it from uncoated newsprint to coated papers in 4802 or 4810.
If not qualifying as newsprint due to pulp composition
Other unprinted paper in rolls goes to 4801.00.91 if failing newsprint mechanical pulp criteria.
If cut to size sheets for retail sale
Cut and packaged paper products shift to articles of paper in 4821.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include brightness test reports (ISO 2470) to distinguish from standard printing papers in 4802
• Ensure rolls are marked with pulp origin if containing over 10% non-wood fibers to prevent misclassification
Related Products under HTS 4801.00.01.40
Standard Newsprint Roll 48-inch Width
Newsprint paper in large rolls, 48 inches wide, weighing approximately 45 g/m², made primarily from mechanical wood pulp for high-volume printing. It falls under HTS 4801.00.01.40 as 'other' newsprint in rolls, distinct from narrower widths like 30-36 inches specified elsewhere. Used mainly for newspaper production due to its low cost and print quality.
Improved Newsprint Roll for Color Printing
Specialized newsprint rolls optimized for four-color offset printing, with basis weight around 48.8 g/m² and improved ink holdout. Falls under HTS 4801.00.01.40 as other newsprint, excluding specific display widths. Commonly used by publishers for magazines mimicking newspaper format.
Jumbo Newsprint Parent Roll
Large-diameter parent rolls of newsprint, typically 2-3 meters wide before slitting, weighing 45 g/m² for newspaper mills. HTS 4801.00.01.40 covers this as other newsprint in rolls post-production. Used by converters to produce finished newsprint widths.
Lightweight Newsprint Roll 42 g/m²
Ultra-light newsprint rolls at 42 g/m² basis weight, designed for economy printing with high opacity from groundwood pulp. Under HTS 4801.00.01.40 as other newsprint, suitable for daily tabloids. Reduces shipping costs for high-volume publishers.