Bergger RC Prestige Variable Contrast Smooth Base Paper from Japan
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.
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
• 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