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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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