Silver Halide Base Paper Matte from Japan
Matte-finish kaolin-coated paper at 120 g/m², supplied in large rolls over 15 cm wide, intended for emulsion sensitization in black-and-white silver halide photography. Its pure chemical wood fiber composition (≤10% mechanical) qualifies it strictly under HTS 4810.13.11 as basic paper for photographic use. Ideal for professional darkroom applications.
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
• Request lab analysis or supplier declaration on fiber content to prove compliance with the 10% mechanical fiber limit
• Ensure documentation specifies 'basic paper to be sensitized' to distinguish from finished photographic products
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling roll width; measure precisely as sheets may fall under different subheadings