Chemi-Mechanical Pulp Directory Paper Roll

Wide rolls of uncoated paper with chemi-mechanical fibers exceeding 10%, used for printing telephone directories and bulk publications. HTS 4802.61.31 applies as it's for graphic purposes, in rolls >15 cm, with specified fiber process not qualifying for 4801/4803 exclusions. Provides economical opacity for high-page-count jobs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

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4802.57Lower: 10% vs 35%

If other fiber processes dominate

Papers not meeting mechanical/chemi-mechanical criteria go to 4802.57 'other'.

4804.11.00Same rate: 35%

If kraftliner specs met (kraft process, high burst strength)

High-strength sack papers shift to 4804 based on sulfate process and Mullen tests.

4820.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If converted to loose exercise books

Bound articles like registers classify in 4820, not as base paper.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include process certifications distinguishing chemi-mechanical from fully chemical pulps

β€’ Avoid bulk packaging that mimics 4801; specify graphic end-use in entry docs

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