Opacity Enhanced India Paper Rolls
India paper variant with kaolin coating for superior opacity, in wide rolls ≤150 g/m², chemical pulp-based, classified under HTS 4810.13.13.00 for bible and luxury printing applications. Its thin profile reduces book weight while maintaining print quality.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If kraftliner with ≥80% sulfate fibers and high burst strength
Meeting kraftliner specs (e.g., Mullen burst) shifts to 4804 for linerboard, not printing paper.
If multi-ply or for packaging
Coated papers for non-graphic uses like packaging fall under 4810.9x subheadings.
If converted to exercise books
Bound or converted articles like notebooks move to 4820 per chapter exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use ISO 536 standards for weight verification in declarations to prevent overweight reclassifications
• Separate colored vs. white variants if surface-colored, as decoration doesn't affect base classification
• Prepare for fiber analysis if customs suspects chemi-mechanical content over 10%
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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.
Antique Finish Bible Paper Rolls
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.
Uncoated Bible Paper Alternative Coated Rolls
Special lightweight paper akin to uncoated bible stock but with kaolin coating on both sides, in rolls >15 cm wide, ≤150 g/m², qualifying as India or bible paper in HTS 4810.13.13.00. Used for fine stationery and book printing where smoothness enhances ink holdout.
Fine Print Bible Paper Jumbo Rolls
Jumbo rolls of kaolin-coated bible paper for commercial web printing, weight not over 150 g/m², in widths exceeding 15 cm, purely chemical fibers, under HTS 4810.13.13.00 as India or bible paper. Perfect for multi-volume religious texts and high-volume offset runs.
Tissue Bible Paper Coated Rolls
Ultra-thin tissue-like bible paper coated with inorganic substances, rolls >15 cm, ≤150 g/m², no mechanical fibers, precisely HTS 4810.13.13.00 India or bible paper for deluxe editions. Provides high opacity for thin book pages without show-through.
Premium Offset India Paper Rolls
Kaolin-coated India paper optimized for offset lithography, in rolls exceeding 15 cm width, grammage ≤150 g/m², chemical pulp only, under HTS 4810.13.13.00 as bible paper. Excels in color reproduction for illustrated bibles and art books.