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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

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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

Photographic Base Paper RC Glossy from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4810.13.60.00