Improved Newsprint Roll for Color Printing from Japan
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.
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
• Submit printing trial samples or technical data sheets proving newsprint-grade performance
• Declare exact roll dimensions accurately to avoid disputes over 'other' vs specific width categories
• Avoid mixing with supercalendered paper in same shipment; different classifications apply