Photographic Base Paper RC Glossy from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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