High-Opacity India Paper for Hymnals
45-55 g/m² uncoated paper from soda process fibers, rolls over 20 cm wide, engineered for hymnals and prayer books with superior ink holdout. Classified in HTS 4802.55.30.00 for its role as 'India and bible paper' in graphic text applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If semichemical fluting with hardwood
65%+ unbleached hardwood from combined pulping with CMT crush resistance fits fluting paper.
If sulfite wrapping paper specs met
Over 40% sulfite fibers, low ash, and burst index qualify it as wrapping paper.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain supplier affidavits on pulping method (sulfate/soda) to affirm non-mechanical fiber compliance
• Monitor for ash content if sulfite process suspected, as high ash may route to wrapping paper codes
• Train staff on grammage tolerance; variances over 150 g/m² trigger different duty rates
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