Darkroom Enlarging Base Paper 36 g/m²
Specialty 36 g/m² uncoated base paper for traditional darkroom enlarging paper production, to receive silver emulsion sensitization. Meets HTS 4802.54.50.00 as <40 g/m² paper without mechanical fibers for photo use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in rolls >15 cm wide, newsprint-like
Very similar lightweight papers may fall back to 4801 if resembling newsprint grade.
If perforated for Jacquard machines
Perforated punch tape/card paper goes to 4823 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain records of end-use statements from buyers confirming photographic sensitization
• Test for Mullen burst or other strength if CBP questions similarity to kraft papers
• Separate from punch-card paper; perforation excludes from 4802
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