Newsprint Cover Weight Paper

Heavyweight uncoated paper over 150 g/m² from chemical wood fibers for magazine covers and newspaper supplements, not suitable for standard newsprint machines. HTS 4802.58.60.40 covers this as other printing paper excluding mechanical fibers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4801.00.01Same rate: 35%

If ≤60 g/m² newsprint grade

Standard newsprint limited to lightweight rolls under heading 4801

4804.21.00Same rate: 35%

If sack kraft specifications met

Sack kraft paper subheading note criteria would supersede printing use

4805.24Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mainly recovered waste paper

Subheading 4805.24 specifically covers recycled content fluting/testliner

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate from lightweight newsprint (4801) via weight documentation

Test for mechanical fiber content; newsprint often exceeds 10% limit

Specify printing end-use to avoid packaging paper classification

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