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Improved Newsprint Sheets

High-brightness newsprint in sheets, around 48 g/m², with enhanced opacity for color printing in local newspapers. Classified under HTS 4801.00.01 due to its newsprint-specific properties like mechanical pulp dominance and suitability for newsprint presses. Sheets are standard sizes like 24x36 inches.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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4802.56.10Same rate: 35%

If brightness exceeds 65% with fillers

Newsprint-like paper with additives for better whiteness moves to printing paper categories.

4823.90.10Same rate: 35%

If cut to specific punch-card sizes

Pre-cut to non-standard sizes for machines may classify as other paper articles under 4823.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include brightness and opacity test reports (e.g

ISO 2471) to distinguish from higher-grade printing papers

Label shipments clearly as 'newsprint for printing' to prevent customs confusion with bond paper

Check for minimum width if partially rolled; small rolls may require different handling

Related Products under HTS 4801.00.01

Standard Newsprint Roll

Newsprint paper in large rolls, typically weighing 45-52 g/m², made primarily from mechanical wood pulp for high-volume printing. It falls under HTS 4801.00.01 as it meets the definition of newsprint designed for newspapers and similar print media in rolls. The groundwood pulp content exceeds 65% and brightness is under 65%.

Recycled Newsprint Roll

Newsprint rolls made from 50-100% recycled fiber, 50 g/m², for eco-friendly newspaper production. It qualifies for HTS 4801.00.01 as newsprint if it meets mechanical pulp equivalent standards and print performance. Common in sustainable printing operations.

Jumbo Newsprint Roll

Large-diameter jumbo rolls of newsprint, 45 g/m², up to 3 meters wide for high-speed newsprint presses. Under HTS 4801.00.01 as standard newsprint in rolls for newspaper manufacturing. Used by major publishers for efficiency.

Glossy Newsprint Sheets

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.

Double Newsprint Roll

Wide-format double newsprint rolls, 48.8 g/m², for broadsheet newspapers with color sections. Classified in HTS 4801.00.01 for its newsprint composition and roll form. Supports high-volume color rotary printing.

Uncoated Newsprint Roll

Pure uncoated newsprint in rolls, 42 g/m², standard for black-and-white newsprint. HTS 4801.00.01 applies due to groundwood pulp and newspaper end-use. Economical choice for regional presses.