Bergger RC Prestige Variable Contrast Smooth Base Paper

Uncoated resin-coated paper stock in rolls for silver gelatin photographic processes, grammage 40-150 g/m², with premium alpha-cellulose fibers (<10% mechanical). Classified under HTS 4802.55.60.00 as it's the unsensitized base requiring emulsion application for darkroom use.

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.

4802.55.40.00Same rate: 35%

If in rectangular sheets rather than rolls

HTS splits rolls (.60.00) from sheets (.40.00) for photographic base paper.

4802.54Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for general printing use without photo sensitization intent

Lack of specific photographic end-use documentation leads to classification as standard printing paper.

4810.22Lower: 10% vs 35%

If lightly coated on both sides

Any coating shifts it from uncoated paper (4802) to coated paper (4810).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Request mill test reports proving non-mechanical fiber dominance and exact grammage to support 4802.55 classification

Label shipments clearly as 'photographic base paper - unsensitized' to prevent confusion with finished photo paper