4802.61.31.35/Supercalendered Newsprint Paper 40 gsm/Japan

Supercalendered Newsprint Paper 40 gsm from Japan

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 — 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%

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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