Technical Drawings Paper 38 gsm from Japan
Uncoated lightweight paper in rolls weighing 38 g/m² from chemical wood pulp, for plotter printing of blueprints and schematics. Falls under HTS 4802.54.61.00 as non-perforated paper for graphic purposes under 40 g/m² with minimal mechanical fibers. Supports inkjet and laser plotting.
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
• Provide end-use letters from printers confirming graphic applications
• Ensure no embossing/perforation to stay within 4802 scope
• Monitor for ash content if sulfite-related, avoiding wrapping paper notes