Mead Five Star Recycled Notebook Paper from Japan
Loose-leaf notebook paper in 8.5 x 11 inch sheets (215 x 279 mm), containing over 10% mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibers for cost-effective writing and printing use. Classified under HTS 4802.62.61.40 as uncoated paper in sheets not exceeding 435 mm x 297 mm, not of heading 4801 or 4803. Meets graphic purposes criteria without perforation or punch-card features.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content lab tests to confirm >10% mechanical/chemi-mechanical fibers for accurate classification
• Ensure sheets measure ≤435 mm x ≤297 mm unfolded; larger sizes shift to 4802.62 other subheadings
• Provide mill certificates showing uncoated status and non-4801/4803 pulp origin to avoid misclassification