Somerset Velvet 200 gsm Handmade Paperboard from Japan
Somerset Velvet is a handmade uncoated paperboard weighing 200 g/m² with velvet texture for book covers and graphic arts. Under HTS 4802.58.60 as handmade paper >150 g/m² for printing, low mechanical fibers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Handmade status requires process certification; machine-made mimics go to regular subheadings