Newsprint Paper Roll 48 inches wide from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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