Standard 55g Wallpaper Backing Paper from Japan
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 — 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
• 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