Glossy Newsprint Sheets from Japan
Lightly calendered newsprint sheets with mild gloss for tabloid newspapers, 52 g/m². Fits HTS 4801.00.01 as it retains newsprint's pulp and use profile despite surface treatment. Ideal for urban daily publications.
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
• Test for calendering level; excessive gloss risks shift to printing paper
• Document as 'newsprint grade' with supplier specs to counter misclassification
• Store flat to avoid creasing that could mimic converted paper