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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4810.14Lower: 10% vs 35%

If in sheets, not rolls

Paper in rectangular sheets falls under 4810.14, separating by form from roll-based 4810.13.

4802.54.10Same rate: 35%

If uncoated

Uncoated wood-free writing/printing paper shifts to Chapter 48 heading 4802, lacking kaolin coating.

4810.22Lower: 10% vs 35%

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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