Book Publishing Endpaper 36 gsm

Uncoated lightweight paper at 36 g/m² in rolls for book endpapers and flyleaves, derived from chemical wood fibers for writing and printing. HTS 4802.54.61.00 applies as it meets the <40 g/m² weight, graphic purpose use, and low mechanical fiber limit. Commonly used in hardcover book manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4802.54.31.00Same rate: 35%

If in rectangular sheets not exceeding 15 x 15 cm

Small sheets have dedicated subheadings in 4802.54.30-39, separate from rolls or large sheets.

4805.24Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mainly from recovered waste paper

Recycled pulp-dominated papers fall under 4805.24 per subheading note, not virgin chemical pulp.

4823.90.10.00Same rate: 35%

If perforated or cut to specific cards

Perforated or card forms are excluded from 4802 and go to 4823 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document intended use as 'printing paper' with buyer contracts to support graphic purposes classification

Avoid printing motifs exceeding subsidiary use, as that would shift to chapter 49 per chapter notes

Test for basis weight uniformity to prevent disputes over <40 g/m² threshold

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