Book Publishing Endpaper 36 gsm from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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