Book Publishing Endpaper 36 gsm from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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