India Bible Paper 50gsm A4 Sheets

Thin, high-quality uncoated bible paper weighing 50 g/m², supplied in A4 sheets (210x297 mm) with one side exceeding 150 mm and the other exceeding 360 mm in unfolded state if considering trim size. Classified under HTS 4802.56.30.00 as India and bible paper due to its lightweight, opaque nature from chemical wood fibers (≤10% mechanical), ideal for fine printing.

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.

4802.55.10Same rate: 35%

If >10% mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibers

Papers with higher mechanical fiber content fall under 4802.55, not qualifying as 'India and bible paper'.

4811.51.40Same rate: 35%

If newsprint-grade with ≥50% mechanical fibers

Newsprint-like paper shifts to Chapter 48 heading 4811 for printing grades with mechanical pulp.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cut to specific non-standard sizes for retail sale

Processed sheets not for graphic purposes may classify as other paper articles under 4823.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify basis weight (40-150 g/m²) and sheet dimensions via lab testing to confirm 4802.56.30.00 classification

Provide mill certificates showing ≤10% mechanical/chemi-mechanical fibers to avoid reclassification to 4802.55