Antique Bible Paper 35 gsm
Ultra-thin opaque uncoated paper at 35 g/m², designed for antique-style bible printing with a soft finish. Classified under HTS 4802.54.20.00 as India and bible paper due to its low weight, chemical wood fiber composition, and suitability for high-volume text printing in large formats. Ideal for deluxe religious editions requiring minimal show-through.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weighing 60 g/m² or more but less than 150 g/m²
Higher weight bands in 4802.55 apply to similar wood-free printing papers exceeding 60 g/m².
If fluting paper with semichemical hardwood fibers for corrugation
Specific fiber process and crush resistance specs shift to 4805 for packaging medium, not graphic paper.
If printed with non-subsidiary motifs or text like pre-printed bible pages
Chapter note moves printed graphic papers with primary pictorial content to Chapter 49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain opacity and grammage test certificates to substantiate bible paper classification and avoid duty hikes
• Ensure packaging maintains roll integrity or sheet flatness to meet 'unfolded state' dimension requirements
• Declare intended graphic use (e.g
• bible printing) on commercial invoice to align with heading description
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