Archival Grade Cotton Rag Paper Sheets from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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