Silver Halide Photo Base Paper

Specialty uncoated paperboard sheets serving as base for silver halide photographic paper, resin-coated compatible with 100-200 g/m² weights. Under HTS 4802.20.4040 as other photo-sensitive base, not hand-made or perforated. Provides dimensional stability for darkroom processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4802.55.10Same rate: 35%

If surface-colored for printing, not photo base

Coloring shifts to graphic purposes unless proven photo-sensitive base.

4810.92Lower: 10% vs 35%

If multi-ply coated paperboard

Laminated or ply construction moves to coated multi-ply subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify baryta or polyethylene compatibility; avoid claims of 'photographic paper' pre-coating

Use ISF filings early for photo chemical precursors; track Harmonized System updates