Photosensitive Litho Plate Base Paper from Japan
Large rolls exceeding 15 cm width of uncoated paper as base for photosensitive coatings on lithographic printing plates. Classified under HTS 4802.20.10.00 for its graphic base purpose and dimensions. Provides dimensional stability for offset plate production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Printing industry certifications validate litho base use over general paper
• Maintain roll integrity; damaged edges can affect width measurements
• Declare grammage precisely to avoid paperboard crossover