Baryta Coated Photographic Base Paper RC

This is a baryta-coated paper in rolls, weighing under 150 g/m², designed as basic paper to be sensitized for analog photography prints. The baryta layer, typically barium sulfate on a resin-coated (RC) substrate, provides a smooth, reflective surface mimicking traditional darkroom paper. It falls under HTS 4810.13.11.20 due to its kaolin/inorganic coating, non-mechanical fiber content, and specific use in photographic sensitization.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4810.14.19Same rate: 35%

If containing >10% mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibers

Papers with higher mechanical fiber content shift to 4810.14, altering duty rates due to different pulp quality.

3703.90.60Higher: 37.8% vs 35%

If pre-sensitized with photographic emulsion

Once sensitized (e.g., with silver halides), it becomes photographic paper under Chapter 37, not base paper.

4810.19Lower: 10% vs 35%

If in sheets, not rolls

Cut-to-size sheets of similar specs fall under 4810.19, changing from roll-specific subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify baryta coating certification and weight under 150 g/m² via lab tests to confirm HTS 4810.13.11.20 classification

Provide mill test reports proving ≤10% mechanical fibers and photographic sensitization intent to avoid reclassification