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Antique Finish Bible Paper Rolls from Japan

Delicate, coated bible paper with an antique finish in rolls, under 150 g/m², made from chemical wood pulp with kaolin coating, fitting HTS 4810.13.13.00 as India or bible paper for high-end religious texts. Its thin opacity and smooth surface suit offset printing without mechanical fibers.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include opacity and grammage certifications to prove bible paper specs and prevent duty disputes

• Label shipments clearly as 'India/bible paper rolls' with dimensions to match subheading width requirements

• Watch for printing motifs; if primary, may shift to Chapter 49 per chapter notes