Mead Five Star College Ruled Filler Paper from Japan
This is uncoated writing paper in rectangular sheets, college-ruled with 20-pound basis weight, containing over 10% mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibers for added bulk and opacity. It is designed for notebooks, binders, and general writing or printing purposes, classifying under HTS 4802.69.10.00 as writing paper not of heading 4801 or 4803.
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 via mill certificates to confirm >10% mechanical/chemi-mechanical fibers for this subheading
• Ensure sheets are rectangular and non-perforated to avoid reclassification under heading 4820
• Label basis weight and grain direction accurately to prevent disputes on 'writing paper' status