Photo Base Paper Roll 120g/m²
Uncoated paper in rolls, specifically designed as a base for photo-sensitive paper, with a weight of 120 g/m² and high whiteness for optimal imaging. It falls under HTS 4802.20.4040 as uncoated paper used as a base for photo-sensitive paper, not perforated, and not of headings 4801 or 4803. This base supports light-sensitive emulsions without pre-coating.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weighing 40-150 g/m² and intended for high-grade printing
Classification shifts to uncoated printing paper if not specifically marketed or used as photo/heat-sensitive base.
If in rectangular sheets of any size, not rolls
Form factor determines subheading; sheets of photo base paper fall under the sheets provision.
If lightly coated on both sides for printing
Any coating, even light-weight, moves it to coated paper chapter per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify basis weight and opacity meet base paper specs; provide mill test certificates for fiber content and purity
• Ensure declaration as 'base for photo-sensitive paper' to avoid misclassification into printing paper subheadings
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