70 gsm Book Publishing Paper Rolls from Japan
Uncoated paper rolls at 70 g/m² from chemical sulfate pulp, free of mechanical fibers, optimized for book interiors and graphic reproduction. Under HTS 4802.57.40.85 for its printing purpose, weight 40-150 g/m², and fiber composition excluding mechanical processes. Standard for novels and textbooks.
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
• Obtain pulp process certifications to prove chemical-only fibers
• Test for burst strength if questioned, though not required here unlike kraft papers
• Declare as 'printing paper' not 'packaging' to stay in graphic use category