Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper from Japan
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.
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
• 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