Archival Grade Cotton Rag Paper Sheets from China

Uncoated paper sheets made primarily from cotton rag fibers, weighing over 150 g/m², used for high-end printing and graphic arts such as fine art reproductions and certificates. Classified under HTS 4802.58.60.40 as uncoated paper for writing, printing or graphic purposes, not containing mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibers exceeding 10%.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)

Import Tips

Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <10% mechanical fibers for 4802 classification

Provide mill certificates documenting basis weight >150 g/m² and uncoated status

Avoid misclassification as art paper under 4809 if not primarily for printing