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Basic paper to be sensitized for use in photography

Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard: > Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibers obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10 percent by weight of the total fiber content consists of such fibers: > Weighing more than 150 g/m²: > Other: > Basic paper to be sensitized for use in photography

Duty Rate (from China)

35%
MFN Base RateFree

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

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Total Effective Rate35%

Products classified under HTS 4802.58.50.00

Photographic Base Paper RC Glossy 200g

Uncoated resin-coated paperboard weighing over 200 g/m², made from chemical wood fibers with no mechanical content, designed as the base for photographic emulsion sensitization. It meets the specifications for HTS 4802.58.50.00 due to its weight exceeding 150 g/m² and primary purpose of being sensitized for photographic prints. The paper's smooth surface ensures optimal light-sensitive coating adhesion.

Silver Halide Base Paper Matte 180g

Matte-finish uncoated paperboard over 180 g/m² from sulfate chemical pulp, intended for silver halide emulsion sensitization in analog photography. Classified under HTS 4802.58.50.00 for its high weight, low mechanical fiber content, and specific use as unsensitized base stock. Provides stable foundation for darkroom photographic processes.

Ilford Multibase Fiber Paper 210g

Triple-weight baryta-coated but unsensitized fiber base paperboard at 210 g/m², chemical pulp only, for professional black-and-white photo sensitization. Fits HTS 4802.58.50.00 as basic paper >150 g/m² not for general printing, specifically prepared for emulsion application. Emulates traditional darkroom paper substrates.

Kodak Polyfiber Base Paper 190g

Synthetic-blend polyfiber uncoated paperboard weighing 190 g/m², chemical wood fibers predominant, for sensitization in color photographic processes. HTS 4802.58.50.00 applies due to weight, fiber purity, and dedicated photographic base function excluding general graphic uses. Supports high-resolution emulsion layering.

Hahnemühle Photo Rag Base 220g

Cotton-rag enhanced chemical pulp paperboard at 220 g/m², uncoated, for fine art photographic sensitization. Meets HTS 4802.58.50.00 criteria: >150 g/m², minimal mechanical fibers, specialized for emulsion in photo printing. Offers archival quality for sensitized darkroom papers.

Fujifilm Instant Base Paper 175g

Uncoated base paperboard 175 g/m² for instant film sensitization, pure chemical fibers, in rectangular sheets. HTS 4802.58.50.00 due to weight class, non-perforated, and exclusive photographic preparation purpose. Enables peel-apart instant photo chemistry.

Adox Silvermax Base Paper 205g

High-grammage 205 g/m² uncoated silver gelatin base paper from chemical pulp for panchromatic sensitization. Fits 4802.58.50.00 as >150 g/m² paper not for writing/printing, dedicated to photography. Ideal for variable contrast B&W emulsions.

Bergger Excellence Base 195g

Uncoated 195 g/m² paperboard base for warmtone photographic emulsions, chemical fibers only. HTS 4802.58.50.00 for graphic-purpose paper >150 g/m² specialized for photo sensitization. Provides tonal depth in sensitized form.

Foma Fomatone Base Paper 215g

Heavy 215 g/m² uncoated baryta paper for multigrade photo sensitization, low mechanical fibers. Classified 4802.58.50.00 as writing/printing paper type but photo-specific, >150 g/m². Supports litho and traditional printing emulsions.

Kentmere Darkroom Base 165g

165 g/m² uncoated paperboard for darkroom RC base sensitization, chemical pulp. HTS 4802.58.50.00: exceeds 150 g/m², photo use, non-mechanical. Budget option for emulsion coating.

Ilford Gold Fibre Base 230g

Premium 230 g/m² uncoated fibre base for gold-toned photo sensitization. 4802.58.50.00 due to weight and photo-specific uncoated nature.

Harman Directo Base Paper 170g

170 g/m² uncoated base for direct positive photo emulsions, chemical fibers. HTS 4802.58.50.00 classification.

Freestyle Historical Base 200g

200 g/m² uncoated historical process base paper for vintage sensitization. Fits 4802.58.50.00 specs perfectly.

Agfa CPP Base Paper 185g

185 g/m² uncoated CPP base for commercial photo paper sensitization. HTS 4802.58.50.00.

Oriental Seagull Base 225g

225 g/m² uncoated Seagull base paper for bromide sensitization, chemical pulp. Precise fit for 4802.58.50.00.