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Office Depot Mechanical Pulp Copy Paper A4 from Japan

Standard A4 copy paper (210 x 297 mm) made with substantial mechanical pulp content for everyday printing and graphic applications. Falls under HTS 4802.62.61.40 as uncoated paperboard not exceeding specified sheet dimensions with >10% mechanical fibers. Suitable for office printers and writing without special coatings.

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

• Submit pulp composition analysis proving mechanical fiber percentage exceeds 10% threshold

• Confirm no coating via brightness/whiteness tests; coated paper goes to chapter 48 subheadings

• Avoid folding during measurement; classification based on unfolded dimensions only