White Inkjet Photo Paperboard 250 gsm from Japan
Heavyweight uncoated paperboard at 250 g/m² from chemical pulp, in rolls exceeding 15 cm width, optimized for high-quality inkjet printing of photos and graphics. Classified under HTS 4802.58.20 due to its weight, size, and low mechanical fiber content for writing/printing uses. Provides excellent color reproduction without surface coating.
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
• Include lab reports proving chemical pulp dominance and grammage >150 g/m² to prevent reclassification
• Check for perforations; non-perforated status is key, perforated may go to excluded categories
• Document intended graphic use; industrial packaging claims could trigger 48xx alternatives