Silver Halide Photo Base Stock from Japan
High-purity uncoated paper rolls used as base for silver halide photo-sensitive emulsions in traditional photography. HTS 4802.20.40 applies to this photo base paper of any size, uncoated and non-perforated. Double-sided smooth, 110 g/m² for resin coating.
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
• Certify no silver halide pre-applied; base only to stay in 4802 vs 3701 for sensitized film
• Basis weight declaration critical; >225 g/m² shifts to 4802.58 paperboard
• Beware chapter 49 if printed motifs dominate over base use