Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper 9x12 from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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