Newsprint Paper Roll 36 gsm from Japan
Uncoated newsprint paper in rolls over 15 cm wide, weighing 36 g/m², with over 10% mechanical fiber content for high-volume printing of newspapers and flyers. Classified under HTS 4802.61.31.10 due to its lightweight nature under 40 g/m², roll format, and mechanical pulp composition not meeting higher-grade criteria. Ideal for offset printing presses in publishing.
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
• Verify fiber content lab reports showing >10% mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibers to qualify under this subheading
• Ensure roll width exceeds 15 cm and grammage <40 g/m² via certified measurements to prevent reclassification to heavier weights
• Provide end-use documentation for printing/graphic purposes; common pitfall is shipping in sheets, which may shift to 4802.62