4802.56.20.00/Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper 9x12/Japan

Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper 9x12 from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• 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