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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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