Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper
This is a premium uncoated drawing paper with more than 10% mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibers, designed for artists using pencils, charcoal, and pastels. It features a medium texture surface that holds fine details and erases cleanly, weighing around 80 lb. Classified under HTS 4802.69.20.00 as drawing paper not of heading 4801 or 4803.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ≤10% mechanical/chemi-mechanical fibers
Papers with lower mechanical fiber content fall under subheading 4802.56 for other writing/printing papers.
If other fiber composition not meeting >10% mechanical threshold
General 'other' uncoated paper category applies when mechanical fiber criteria aren't met.
If cut to size and trimmed with crimped edges for retail
Processed sheets with specific trimming move from paper rolls/sheets to articles of heading 4823.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content exceeds 10% mechanical/chemi-mechanical via lab testing to confirm 4802.69 classification
• Ensure sheets are rectangular and non-perforated; perforated items may shift to heading 4823
• Provide mill certificates showing uncoated status to avoid misclassification as coated paper in 4811
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Canson Mi-Teintes Pastel Drawing Paper
Textured, uncoated paper in sheets with over 10% mechanical fibers, ideal for pastels, colored pencils, and markers in artistic drawing. Its dual-sided surface (laid and toothed) prevents buckling. Fits HTS 4802.69.20.00 as specialized drawing paper.
Fabriano Artistico Traditional Drawing Paper
High-quality, mould-made uncoated drawing paper containing >10% mechanical/chemi-mechanical fibers, suitable for watercolor sketching, pen, and ink drawing. Available in rectangular sheets of various sizes. HTS 4802.69.20.00 due to its graphic arts drawing purpose.
Arches Watercolor Block Drawing Paper
Uncoated, heavy drawing paper sheets with mechanical fibers >10%, in block form for wet media sketching and dry drawing techniques. Provides excellent absorbency without sizing. Under HTS 4802.69.20.00 as non-perforated drawing paper.
Bienfang Sketching & Tracing Drawing Paper
Lightweight, translucent uncoated drawing paper with >10% mechanical fibers for preliminary sketches, overlays, and technical drawing. In rolls or sheets, highly erasable. Classifies as drawing paper in HTS 4802.69.20.00.
Moleskine Art Plus Sketchbook Drawing Paper
Acid-free uncoated drawing paper inserts with mechanical fibers >10%, bound for sketchbooks but imported as loose rectangular sheets for graphic purposes. Smooth surface for pens and pencils. HTS 4802.69.20.00 for drawing use.
Rives BFK Printmaking Drawing Paper
Heavyweight uncoated mould-made paper with >10% mechanical/chemi-mechanical fibers for drawing, relief printing, and etching prep. Rectangular sheets of 250gsm+. Fits HTS 4802.69.20.00 drawing paper criteria.