Standard 55g Wallpaper Backing Paper from China
Uncoated paper weighing 55 g/m², specifically designed as the base for wallpaper production, supplied in large rolls for printing and coating with decorative patterns. It falls under HTS 4802.40.00.00 as wallpaper base (hanging paper), which is uncoated paper intended for the manufacture of wallpaper.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify paper weight and uncoated status via lab testing to confirm classification; ensure supplier certificates match subheading specs for hanging paper
• Common pitfall: misclassifying pre-printed or coated versions under Chapter 49