Darkroom Emulsion Base Paper Glossy

Glossy kaolin-coated base paper weighing 130 g/m² in rolls exceeding 15 cm width, specifically formulated for coating with photographic emulsions in darkroom processing. With minimal mechanical fibers, it adheres to HTS 4810.13.11 criteria for sensitized photographic base stock. Used by labs for custom analog film printing.

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%

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4810.19.11Same rate: 35%

If containing >10% mechanical fibers

Higher mechanical fiber content moves it to the graphic purposes subheading with mechanical pulp allowance.

3701.91.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If sold as a set with sensitizing chemicals

Packaged with emulsions, it becomes a sensitized photographic plate or film of Chapter 37.

4823.90.10Same rate: 35%

If cut to size and perforated for specific machines

Processed into Jacquard or machine-specific cards falls under other paper articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include technical data sheets proving kaolin/inorganic coating only, no organic binders that could shift to other coatings

For bulk imports, segregate from sensitized goods to prevent CBP reclassification during inspection

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