Photographic Base Paper RC Glossy 35 g/m² from China
Uncoated resin-coated paper weighing 35 g/m², specifically designed as a base to be sensitized with light-sensitive emulsions for photographic printing. It falls under HTS 4802.54.50.00 because it is basic paper under 40 g/m², not containing mechanical fibers, intended for photographic sensitization rather than direct writing or printing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify paper weight is under 40 g/m² and fiber content excludes mechanical/chemi-mechanical fibers >10% via lab testing for classification
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming use as photographic base paper to avoid reclassification as general printing paper
• Ensure documentation distinguishes from sensitized (finished) photo paper under Chapter 37 to prevent duty disputes