Photographic Base Paper RC Glossy
Resin-coated glossy paper in rolls, kaolin-coated on both sides, designed as base stock to be sensitized with light-sensitive emulsions for photographic printing. It meets HTS 4810.13.60.00 criteria as basic paper for photographic sensitization, with no mechanical fibers exceeding 10% and specifically prepared for emulsion coating.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing >10% mechanical or chemi-mechanical fibers
Papers with higher mechanical fiber content shift to 4810.14 regardless of graphic purpose or sensitization intent.
If pre-sensitized with light-sensitive emulsion
Once sensitized, it becomes photographic paper of heading 3703, not basic paper of chapter 48.
If lightweight (<72 g/m²) and coated on both sides
Light-weight coated paper for printing with mechanical fiber base moves to 4810.22, excluding photo-specific use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify coating is solely kaolin or inorganic substances without binders that could reclassify to other subheadings
• Provide mill certificates confirming fiber content has ≤10% mechanical fibers to avoid misclassification under 4810.14
• Ensure documentation specifies 'basic paper for photographic sensitization' to distinguish from finished photo paper in 3703
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