Newsprint Cover Weight Paper from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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