ResinCoat Photo Base Paper from Japan
RC-backed kaolin coated paperboard 148 g/m², wide rolls for industrial emulsion coating lines. HTS 4810.13.11 classification based on weight, coating, fiber rules, and photo sensitization intent. Used in high-volume photo lab production.
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
• Calibrate import weights to exact g/m²; tolerances can border 4810.14 territory
• Secure advance ruling from CBP for novel RC formulations
• Train staff on distinguishing base vs sensitized during inventory