Arches Watercolor Block Drawing Paper Roll from Japan
Heavyweight uncoated roll paper >15 cm wide with >10% mechanical/chemi-mechanical fibers, used for drawing and light watercolor techniques. Falls under HTS 4802.61.20.00 as drawing paper for graphic purposes, not optimized for heavy watermedia printing. Its cold-pressed texture excels in pencil and ink sketching applications.
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
• Conduct burst and fiber tests if borderline mechanical content; retain ISO lab reports
• Use invoices specifying 'for drawing/graphic arts' to support classification over printing paper