Gilbert Bond Heavyweight Writing Cover Paper from Japan
Classic bond cover paper >150 g/m², uncoated, chemical pulp with minimal mechanical fibers, large sheets for letterhead, reports, and graphic covers. HTS 4802.58.10.00 due to writing/cover use, size exceeding 36x15 cm, and chapter exclusions not applying.
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
• Provide fiber analysis report confirming ≤10% mechanical fibers—key for this subheading
• For folded sheets, declare unfolded dimensions to meet >36 cm x >15 cm requirement
• Avoid mixing with printed goods; separate entries to prevent Chapter 49 shift