Newsprint Paper Roll 45 gsm from Japan
Uncoated newsprint paper in rolls, weighing 45 g/m², with over 50% mechanical pulp fiber content, used primarily for newspaper printing. It falls under HTS 4802.61.60 as it is in rolls, not of heading 4801 or 4803, and has more than 10% mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibers. This lightweight paper is ideal for high-volume printing presses.
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%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm >10% mechanical pulp for correct classification
• Ensure roll dimensions and weight specs match declarations to avoid reclassification to 4802.54
• Provide mill certificates showing non-heading 4801/4803 compliance to prevent customs holds