Stereotype Matrix Board from Japan
Stereotype matrix board is a specialized rigid paperboard designed for creating curved printing plates used in traditional stereotyping processes. It falls under HTS 4809.90.20.00 as it is explicitly classified as stereotype-matrix board within the copying or transfer papers category. This material is typically sold in sheets and prepared for molding into metal stereotypes for letterpress printing.
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 the board meets stereotype matrix specifications to avoid reclassification; provide manufacturer certifications confirming composition and use
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration as general paperboard leading to audits