Silver Halide Photo Base Paper in Rolls from China
High-purity uncoated paper in rolls serving as the base for silver halide photographic emulsions, used in professional enlarging and printing. Falls under HTS 4802.20.2000 as basic paper designated for photographic sensitization, not yet coated with chemicals. Ensures archival quality for black-and-white photography.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Submit affidavits from manufacturer confirming unsensitized state and photo-specific fiber content
• Track humidity controls during shipping to prevent damage claims
• Pitfall: bulk graphic paper mistaken for photo base requires reclassification proof