4802.61.31/Bulk Mechanical Pulp Book Paper Roll/Japan

Bulk Mechanical Pulp Book Paper Roll from Japan

Wide uncoated paper rolls with high mechanical fiber content for mass-market paperback books and serials. Under HTS 4802.61.31 as roll stock >15 cm for printing, mechanical/chemi-mechanical process dominant, not newsprint-grade per 4801. Offers high opacity at low cost for volume 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%

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Import Tips

• Retain supplier specs on fiber sourcing to validate mechanical content claims

• Ensure no perforations or punch-card features per heading exclusions