Antique India Paper for Deluxe Bibles from China
Ultra-thin opaque uncoated paper at 45 g/m² from chemical sulfate fibers, in wide rolls over 15 cm, designed for premium bible editions with high opacity and print sharpness. Classified under HTS 4802.55.30.00 as traditional 'India and bible paper' for its specialized use in religious book printing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label with exact grammage and fiber analysis to comply with subheading weight and process requirements
• Avoid common pitfall of mixing with coated papers; uncoated status must be proven for this code
• Include mill certificates showing chemical pulping process to support bible paper classification