India Bible Paper in Rolls
Thin, high-quality wood-free paper in rolls, weighing under 150 g/m², coated on one or both sides with kaolin, specifically classified as India or bible paper under HTS 4810.13.13.00 due to its lightweight nature and use in premium printing. It contains no more than 10% mechanical fibers and is in rolls wider than 15 cm, ideal for bibles and fine books.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in sheets, not rolls
Paper in rectangular sheets falls under 4810.14, separating by form from roll-based 4810.13.
If uncoated
Uncoated wood-free writing/printing paper shifts to Chapter 48 heading 4802, lacking kaolin coating.
If lightweight coated with ≥50% mechanical fibers
Papers with substantial mechanical fiber content exceed the 10% limit, moving to lightweight coated subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content lab tests to confirm ≤10% mechanical fibers and weight ≤150 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates showing kaolin coating and no other coatings for smooth customs clearance
• Ensure rolls exceed 15 cm width; narrower may shift to subheadings like 4810.13.20
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