Newsprint Paper Rolls 38 gsm from Germany
Uncoated newsprint paper in rolls weighing 38 g/m², made from chemical wood pulp with no more than 10% mechanical fibers, used primarily for newspaper printing. It falls under HTS 4802.54.61.00 as lightweight paper (<40 g/m²) for printing purposes, not containing significant mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibers. This classification ensures duty rates apply to standard newsprint imports.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content certification to confirm less than 10% mechanical fibers, as exceeding this shifts to 4802.53
• Provide grammage test reports showing <40 g/m² to avoid reclassification to higher weight subheadings like 4802.56
• Ensure roll dimensions and non-perforated status match heading 4802 exclusions for punch-cards