ResinCoat Photo Base Paper from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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