Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper

This is a premium uncoated drawing paper weighing 80 g/m², made from wood fibers without mechanical or chemi-mechanical processes, in rolls wider than 15 cm. It is specifically designed for artistic drawing with pencils, charcoal, and pastels due to its smooth, acid-free surface that resists smudging and provides excellent tooth for blending. Classified under HTS 4802.55.20.00 as drawing paper for graphic purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4802.54.10.00Same rate: 35%

If containing >10% mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibers

Papers with higher mechanical fiber content are classified separately in 4802.54, changing the heading based on pulp composition.

4805.11.00Same rate: 35%

If used as fluting paper in corrugation

End-use as semichemical fluting paper for packaging moves it to 4805.11 due to specific crush resistance specs.

4823.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cut to size and die-cut for filters

Finished articles like filter paper from such stock fall under 4823 as paper articles, not base paper.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content certification to confirm <10% mechanical fibers, as exceeding this shifts to 4802.54

Provide mill test reports proving grammage (40-150 g/m²) and width >15 cm to avoid reclassification

Ensure no perforations or printing, as these may fall under Chapter 48 exclusions or heading 4820

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