Photographic Base Paper RC Glossy 200g from Japan
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.
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
• Verify fiber content certificate showing <10% mechanical fibers to avoid reclassification; ensure documentation specifies 'basic paper for sensitization' not finished photo paper
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as printing paper under 4802.56