Newsprint Cover Weight Paper from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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