Supercalendered Newsprint Paper 40 gsm from China

High-quality supercalendered paper weighing 40 g/m², produced with over 10% mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibers, in rolls wider than 15 cm for high-speed printing presses. The supercalendering process gives it a glossy, smooth finish ideal for newspapers, flyers, and promotional inserts. Classified under HTS 4802.61.31.35 due to its uncoated nature, mechanical fiber content, and roll format for graphic purposes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify fiber content documentation showing >10% mechanical/chemi-mechanical fibers to confirm subheading 4802.61

Ensure roll width exceeds 15 cm and provide grammage certificates; common pitfall is classifying sheets under 4820

Test for supercalendered finish (smoothness > Bekk 800s) to avoid reclassification to standard wood-containing paper