30% Cotton Photo Emulsion Base Sheets from Japan
8x10 inch rectangular sheets of uncoated paperboard containing 30% cotton by weight, prepared as a base for applying photo-sensitive emulsions in screen printing and photographic transfers. Falls under HTS 4802.20.4020 due to cotton content and designation for photo-sensitive graphic uses, providing texture ideal for high-resolution imaging. Popular in fine art and commercial screen printing.
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
• Lab certification of fiber content is crucial; use ISO accredited tests to preempt CBP challenges on cotton percentage
• Document sheet sizes and non-perforated status; square sheets are allowed but must be declared accurately