Cotton-Rich Art Sketch Paper Sheets from China

Uncoated A4 sheets of paper with over 25% cotton fiber mixed with mechanical pulp, suited for sketching, drawing, and light printing in graphic arts. Meets HTS 4802.62.61.20 criteria for small sheet size, mechanical process fibers >10%, and cotton content for writing/graphic use. Provides texture ideal for pencils, inks, and markers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Document mechanical/chemi-mechanical pulp sourcing to prove >10% fiber content requirement

Confirm no embossing or primary pictorial prints, per Chapter 48 notes excluding Chapter 49

Use ISF filings early for paper imports; watch for anti-dumping on certain pulp blends