Improved Newsprint Sheets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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