Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper 9x12

This is a medium-weight drawing paper (100 g/m²) with a fine tooth surface optimized for pencil, charcoal, and pastel work. It measures 9x12 inches (229x305 mm), fitting within sheets where one side ≤435 mm and the other ≤297 mm, but qualifies as drawing paper due to its size exceeding 360 mm x 150 mm and specialized surface for graphic arts. Classified under HTS 4802.56.20.00 as uncoated paper for graphic purposes, not containing mechanical fibers.

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.

4802.55.10.00Same rate: 35%

If one side ≤360 mm or the other ≤150 mm

Size threshold for drawing paper shifts to smaller sheet subheading in 4802.55.

4802.56.40.00Same rate: 35%

If weight <40 g/m² or >150 g/m²

Basis weight outside 40-150 g/m² range moves to adjacent weight-based subheadings.

4809.90.40.00Same rate: 35%

If containing >10% mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibers

Fiber content exceeding limit classifies as carbon paper or similar duplicator base stock.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify sheet dimensions and basis weight certification to confirm compliance with 4802.56.20.00 specs; common pitfall is misclassifying as printing paper

Provide mill test reports proving ≤10% mechanical fibers to avoid reclassification under other subheadings

Label as 'drawing paper' with graphic end-use declaration on entry documents for CBP review

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