Newsprint Paper Roll 48 inches wide

Uncoated newsprint paper in rolls exceeding 15 cm width, with over 10% mechanical fiber content, used primarily for newspaper printing. It falls under HTS 4802.61.31.91 as other uncoated paper for graphic purposes, not meeting premium wood-free specifications. Typically weighs 40-45 g/m² with high groundwood content for cost-effective printing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4802.54.10Same rate: 35%

If ≤10% mechanical fiber content

Papers with mostly chemical wood pulp shift to subheading 4802.54, excluding mechanical process fibers.

4801.00.01Same rate: 35%

If newsprint in sheets ≤15 cm width

Heading 4801 covers newsprint regardless of fiber, but only if not in wide rolls qualifying for 4802.

4805.11.00Same rate: 35%

If used for corrugated fluting

End-use as semichemical fluting paper in corrugation moves it to 4805 for packaging medium.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm >10% mechanical fibers; provide pulp origin certificates

Ensure roll width >15 cm and uncoated status; avoid perforation to stay in heading 4802

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