Cotton Cloth Lined Bookbinding Paper Sheets from Japan
Paper sheets lined with cotton cloth adhered internally for reinforced bookbinding covers and spines. Classified HTS 4807.00.92.00 as cloth-lined composite paperboard, no surface treatment. Prevents cracking.
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
• Specify bookbinding end-use but classify by material form
• Ensure cloth is flat layer, not woven exposed like 5901
• Weight declaration critical; heavy boards may need 4810 review